Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
africana
ID:
495836

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 631 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000495168



Common Names

  • Sibthorpia africana
  • African Sibthorpia
  • Eastern Sibthorpia


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Description

Sibthorpia africana (also called African Sibthorpia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Africa. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in dry, open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Sibthorpia africana has no known non-medical uses.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sibthorpia africana is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sibthorpia africana is a terrestrial bromeliad that can be propagated by seed or by division of the offsets. It is best grown in a well-draining soil mix in a pot or in the ground in a warm, humid environment. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept moist but not soggy. It is a slow-growing plant and may take several years to reach maturity.

Where to Find Sibthorpia africana

Sibthorpia africana is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the dry grasslands of the region.

Sibthorpia africana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sibthorpia africana?

Sibthorpia africana

What is the family of Sibthorpia africana?

Plumbaginaceae

What is the native range of Sibthorpia africana?

Africa

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:809671-1: 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].