Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cuneata
ID:
986570

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schouw ex Kunze

Source:
rjp

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 20: 59. 1847

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000985908



Common Names

  • Cuneata Sibbaldia
  • Cuneata Sibbaldia
  • Wedged-leaved Sibbaldia


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Description

Sibbaldia cuneata (also called Wedge-leaved Sibbaldia, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to Europe and Asia. It has an upright, spreading habit, with lanceolate leaves and white flowers. It grows in moist woods, thickets, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Sibbaldia cuneata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sibbaldia cuneata is a small, white, five-petaled bloom. The seed is a small, dark-colored drupe. The seedlings are small, green, and covered in hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sibbaldia cuneata is a hardy, deciduous shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate a wide range of soil pH levels. Propagation is best done by division of established plants or by cuttings taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Sibbaldia cuneata

Sibbaldia cuneata is native to the Himalayas and can be found in moist meadows and grasslands.

Species in the Rosaceae family

Acaena macrocephala, Acaena antarctica, Acaena argentea, Acaena boliviana, Acaena buchananii, Acaena echinata, Acaena agnipila, Acaena cylindristachya, Acaena confertissima, Acaena eupatoria, Acaena integerrima, Acaena leptacantha, Acaena ovina, Acaena magellanica, Acaena masafuerana, Acaena patagonica, Acaena tenera, Acaena platyacantha, Acaena pumila, Acaena splendens, Acaena stricta, Acaena stangii, Acaena trifida, Acaena pallida, Acaena caespitosa, Acaena saccaticupula, Acaena subincisa, Acaena hirsutula, Acaena fissistipula, Acaena glabra, Acaena tesca, Acaena juvenca, Acaena emittens, Acaena dumicola, Acaena profundeincisa, Acaena minor, Acaena alpina, Acaena montana, Acaena myriophylla, Acaena poeppigiana, Acaena anserovina, Acaena sericea, Acaena latebrosa, Acaena sarmentosa, Acaena elongata, Acaena exigua, Acaena rorida, Acaena novae-zelandiae, Acaena pinnatifida, Acaena inermis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record rjp-1342: Based on the initial data import
Gustav Kunze (1793-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunze' in the authors string.
Joakim Frederik Schouw (1789-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schouw' in the authors string.