Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
davisiana
ID:
704484

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Schwarz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 4: 309 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000703817



Common Names

  • Davisiana Globularia
  • Globularia davisiana
  • Davisiana Globularia


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Description

Globularia davisiana (also called Davis' Globularia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Plantaginaceae. It is a perennial herb with a woody base, and is found in the Mediterranean region. It grows in rocky and dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Globularia davisiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally for treating various ailments such as fever, skin diseases, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Globularia davisiana is blue and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Globularia davisiana is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, rounded, gray-green leaves and produces small, white, star-shaped flowers in late spring and early summer. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained, sandy soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by division or by seed.

Where to Find Globularia davisiana

Globularia davisiana is native to the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.

Globularia davisiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Globularia davisiana?

Globularia davisiana

What is the common name of Globularia davisiana?

Davis' Globe Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Globularia davisiana?

Mountainous regions

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

Otto Karl Anton Schwarz (1900-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Schwarz' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:383327-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].