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
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.
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 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: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].