Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 631 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000495164
Common Names
- Sibthorpia europaea
- European Sibthorpia
- Sibthorpia European
Description
Sibthorpia europaea (also called European Sibthorpia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and North Africa. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in dry, open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Sibthorpia europaea has no known non-medical uses.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sibthorpia europaea 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sibthorpia europaea 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 europaea
Sibthorpia europaea is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the dry grasslands of the region.
Sibthorpia europaea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sibthorpia europaea?
Sibthorpia europaea
What is the family of Sibthorpia europaea?
Plumbaginaceae
What is the native range of Sibthorpia europaea?
Europe
Species in the Sibthorpia genus
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:809676-1: 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].