Rafnia gibba - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(E.Mey.) Druce
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
Rep. Bot. Soc. Exch. Club Brit. Isles1916: 643 (1917)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000733850
Common Names
- Rafnia gibba
- Gibbous Rafnia
- Gibba Rafnia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rafnia gibba (also called Humped rafnia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the alpine regions of Europe. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. Its habitats include rocky slopes, dry grasslands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Rafnia gibba is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover. The plant is drought tolerant and has a long flowering season.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rafnia gibba has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rafnia gibba is a bulbous plant that can be propagated from seed or offsets. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist. Offsets should be carefully separated from the parent bulb and planted in a well-drained medium. Once established, the plant should be grown in full sun and watered regularly.
Where to Find Rafnia gibba
Rafnia gibba is native to the Mediterranean region.
Rafnia gibba FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rafnia gibba?
Rafnia gibba
What is the common name of Rafnia gibba?
Gibbous Rafnia
What is the natural habitat of Rafnia gibba?
Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia
Species in the Rafnia genus
Rafnia racemosa, Rafnia affinis, Rafnia amplexicaulis, Rafnia angulata, Rafnia axillaris, Rafnia capensis, Rafnia crassifolia, Rafnia crispa, Rafnia cuneifolia, Rafnia elliptica, Rafnia diffusa, Rafnia divaricata, Rafnia lancea, Rafnia opposita, Rafnia ovata, Rafnia retroflexa, Rafnia spicata, Rafnia triflora, Rafnia virens, Rafnia lebeckioides, Rafnia ecklonis, Rafnia erecta, Rafnia gibba, Rafnia capensis, Rafnia schlechteriana, Rafnia alata, Rafnia rostrata, Rafnia globosa, Rafnia inaequalis, Rafnia vlokii, Rafnia acuminata,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
George Claridge Druce (1850-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Druce' in the authors string.
Ernst Heinrich Friedrich Meyer (1791-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Mey.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:517022-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Rafnia gibba (E.Mey.) Druce: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.