Status:
valid
Authors:
(Speg.) Al-Shehbaz
Source:
ksu
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 15: 146 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000745911
Common Names
- Sibara Tehuelches
- Tehuelche Sibara
- Sibara Tehuelches
Synonyms
- Pterygiosperma tehuelches O.E.Schulz [unknown]
- Sisymbrium tehuelches Speg. [unknown]
- Streptanthus tehuelches Gilg & Muschl. [unknown]
Description
Sibara tehuelches (also called Sea-Bean, Sea-Bean Vine, or Beach-Bean, among many other common names) is a woody vine that can grow up to 10 m in length. It is native to Argentina, and is found in coastal areas, mangroves, and disturbed habitats. It has pinnate leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Sibara tehuelches is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its bright and colorful flowers. It is also used as a groundcover in gardens and for its ability to attract butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Sibara tehuelches has small yellow flowers. Seed: The seed is small, round and black. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sibara tehuelches can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several smaller clumps and replanted in a well-draining potting mix.
Where to Find Sibara tehuelches
Sibara tehuelches can be found in South America, in Argentina and Chile.
Species in the Sibara genus
Sibara brandegeeana,
Sibara filifolia,
Sibara laxa,
Sibara angelorum,
Sibara deserti,
Sibara anethifolia,
Sibara davidsonii,
Sibara mendocina,
Sibara pinnata,
Sibara tehuelches,
Sibara macrostachya,
Sibara dilloniorum,
Species in the Brassicaceae family
Abdra brachycarpa,
Abdra aprica,
Acuston perenne,
Aethionema rhodopaeum,
Aethionema alanyae,
Aethionema arabicum,
Aethionema armenum,
Aethionema capitatum,
Aethionema carlsbergii,
Aethionema carneum,
Aethionema cephalanthum,
Aethionema cordatum,
Aethionema coridifolium,
Aethionema demirizii,
Aethionema diastrophis,
Aethionema dumanii,
Aethionema edentulum,
Aethionema eunomioides,
Aethionema fimbriatum,
Aethionema froedinii,
Aethionema gileadense,
Aethionema glaucinum,
Aethionema grandiflorum,
Aethionema heterocarpum,
Aethionema heterophyllum,
Aethionema huber-morathii,
Aethionema karamanicum,
Aethionema lepidioides,
Aethionema levandowskyi,
Aethionema lycium,
Aethionema marashicum,
Aethionema membranaceum,
Aethionema munzurense,
Aethionema orbiculatum,
Aethionema papillosum,
Aethionema retsina,
Aethionema saxatile,
Aethionema schistosum,
Aethionema semnanensis,
Aethionema speciosum,
Aethionema spicatum,
Aethionema stylosum,
Aethionema subulatum,
Aethionema syriacum,
Aethionema thesiifolium,
Aethionema thomasianum,
Aethionema transhyrcanum,
Aethionema turcicum,
Aethionema umbellatum,
Aethionema virgatum,