Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
libanotica
ID:
400061

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Sam.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. ser. 2, 5: 186. 1960

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000399393

Common Names

  • Rosularia Libanotica
  • Lebanese Rosularia
  • Libanotica Rosularia

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Synonyms

  • Cotyledon libanotica steudelii (Boiss.) Parsa [unknown]
  • Rosularia sempervivum libanotica (Labill.) Thiebaut [unknown]
  • Umbilicus libanoticus pauciflorus Boiss. [unknown]
  • Rosularia libanotica pubescens Froderstrom ex Samuelsson [unknown]

Description

Rosularia libanotica (also called 'Lebanese Rosularia', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree species native to the Caribbean, Central and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Rosularia libanotica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rosularia libanotica has small, yellow flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small, dark brown, and flattened. The seedlings have small, oval leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rosularia libanotica can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with indirect sunlight.

Where to Find Rosularia libanotica

Rosularia libanotica can be found in the temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.

Rosularia libanotica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rosularia libanotica?

Rosularia libanotica

What is the common name of Rosularia libanotica?

Lebanese Rosularia

What is the natural habitat of Rosularia libanotica?

It is native to the Middle East, including Lebanon, Syria, Israel, and Jordan.

Species in the Crassulaceae family

Adromischus alstonii, Adromischus bicolor, Adromischus caryophyllaceus, Adromischus cooperi, Adromischus cristatus, Adromischus diabolicus, Adromischus fallax, Adromischus filicaulis, Adromischus hemisphericus, Adromischus humilis, Adromischus inamoenus, Adromischus leucophyllus, Adromischus liebenbergii, Adromischus maculatus, Adromischus mammillaris, Adromischus marianae, Adromischus maximus, Adromischus montium-klinghardtii, Adromischus nanus, Adromischus phillipsiae, Adromischus roaneanus, Adromischus schuldtianus, Adromischus sphenophyllus, Adromischus subdistichus, Adromischus subviridis, Adromischus triflorus, Adromischus trigynus, Adromischus umbraticola, Adromischus coleorum, Adromischus cooperi, Adromischus montium-klinghardtii, Adromischus triflorus, Aeonium loartei, Aeonium uhlii, Aeonium aguajilvense, Aeonium aizoon, Aeonium anagense, Aeonium anagensis, Aeonium appendiculatum, Aeonium arboreum, Aeonium aureum, Aeonium balsamiferum, Aeonium barbatum, Aeonium beltranii, Aeonium bollei, Aeonium burchardii, Aeonium canariense, Aeonium castellodecorum, Aeonium castello-paivae, Aeonium ciliatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2416835: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Gunnar Samuelsson (1885-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sam.' in the authors string.