Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
repens
ID:
704524

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1779

Citation Micro:
Fl. Franç. 2: 325 (1779)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000703857



Common Names

  • Globularia repens
  • Creeping Globularia
  • Creeping Globe Daisy


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Description

Globularia repens (also called 'Creeping Globe Daisy', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in dry grasslands, stony slopes and rocky outcrops. It has a low-growing, spreading habit and its leaves are small and narrow.

Uses & Benefits

Globularia repens is an ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering season and is known for its bright pink flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Globularia repens are white, bell-shaped and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Globularia repens 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 repens

Globularia repens is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in rocky areas, scrub, and grasslands. It can also be found in parts of North Africa and the Middle East.

Globularia repens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Globularia repens?

Globularia repens

What are the common names of Globularia repens?

Creeping Globe Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Globularia repens?

It is found in rocky areas, dry meadows, and scrubland in the mountains of central and southern Spain

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

Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:813090-1: 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].