Status:
valid
Authors:
Compton
Source:
cmp
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Trans. Roy. Soc. South Africa 19: 309 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000703888
Common Names
- Globulariopsis wittebergensis
- Witteberg Globulariopsis
- Wittebergensis Globulariopsis
Description
Globulariopsis wittebergensis (also called Globe Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows in rocky, dry habitats, and has a globose or hemispherical shape with small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Globulariopsis wittebergensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive and respiratory disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Globulariopsis wittebergensis has small white flowers with five petals. Seed: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Globulariopsis wittebergensis is a perennial herb that grows in dry, rocky soils. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or early summer, when the plant is actively growing. The divisions should be planted immediately in a sunny location with well-drained soil.
Where to Find Globulariopsis wittebergensis
Globulariopsis wittebergensis is native to the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.
Globulariopsis wittebergensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Globulariopsis wittebergensis?
Globulariopsis wittebergensis
What is the common name of Globulariopsis wittebergensis?
Witteberg Globe Daisy
What is the natural habitat of Globulariopsis wittebergensis?
Mountainous regions
Species in the Globulariopsis genus
Species in the Scrophulariaceae family
Alonsoa acutifolia,
Alonsoa auriculata,
Alonsoa caulialata,
Alonsoa hirsuta,
Alonsoa honoraria,
Alonsoa linearis,
Alonsoa meridionalis,
Alonsoa minor,
Alonsoa pallida,
Alonsoa peduncularis,
Alonsoa serrata,
Alonsoa unilabiata,
Ameroglossum pernambucense,
Ameroglossum manoel-felixii,
Ameroglossum alatum,
Ameroglossum asperifolium,
Ameroglossum bicolor,
Ameroglossum fulniorum,
Ameroglossum genaroanum,
Ameroglossum intermedium,
Ameroglossum xukuruorum,
Androya decaryi,
Antherothamnus pearsonii,
Anticharis arabica,
Anticharis ebracteata,
Anticharis glandulosa,
Anticharis imbricata,
Anticharis inflata,
Anticharis juncea,
Anticharis scoparia,
Anticharis senegalensis,
Anticharis namibensis,
Anticharis kaokoensis,
Anticharis angolensis,
Aptosimum albomarginatum,
Aptosimum arenarium,
Aptosimum decumbens,
Aptosimum elongatum,
Aptosimum eriocephalum,
Aptosimum glandulosum,
Aptosimum gossweileri,
Aptosimum indivisum,
Aptosimum lineare,
Aptosimum marlothii,
Aptosimum molle,
Aptosimum neglectum,
Aptosimum patulum,
Aptosimum procumbens,
Aptosimum pumilum,
Aptosimum spinescens,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:813105-1: 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].