Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
spinosa
ID:
704531

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 96 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000703864



Common Names

  • Globularia spinosa
  • Spiny Globularia
  • Spiny Globe Daisy


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Description

Globularia spinosa (also called 'Spiny 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 spinosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Globularia spinosa 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 spinosa 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 spinosa

Globularia spinosa 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 spinosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Globularia spinosa?

Globularia spinosa

What are the common names of Globularia spinosa?

Spiny Globe Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Globularia spinosa?

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:813094-1: 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].