Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
repens
ID:
495880

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mutis ex L.) Kuntze

Source:
cmp

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 3(2): 239 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000495212



Common Names

  • Repens
  • Sibthorpia
  • Sibthorpia Repens


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Description

Sibthorpia repens (also called Creeping 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 repens is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sibthorpia repens has small white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and brown in color. Its seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sibthorpia repens is an evergreen perennial that grows up to 30 cm tall. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings are established, they should be transplanted into larger containers.

Where to Find Sibthorpia repens

Sibthorpia repens is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in coastal areas.

Sibthorpia repens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sibthorpia repens?

Sibthorpia repens

What are the common names of Sibthorpia repens?

Creeping sibthorpia

Where is Sibthorpia repens native to?

South America

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.
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.
José Celestino Mutis y Bosio (1732-1808): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mutis' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:235405-2: 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].