Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.f.) B.Nord.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 44: 64 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000009084
Common Names
- Ilicifolia
- Scrobicaria
- Holly-leaved Scrobicaria
Description
Scrobicaria ilicifolia (also called Scrobicaria ilicifolia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and leathery, ovate leaves. It grows in dry, rocky habitats and can be found in areas with low rainfall.
Uses & Benefits
Scrobicaria ilicifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Scrobicaria ilicifolia is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with a few small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Scrobicaria ilicifolia is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a year.
Where to Find Scrobicaria ilicifolia
Scrobicaria ilicifolia is native to South America and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Scrobicaria ilicifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scrobicaria ilicifolia?
Scrobicaria ilicifolia
What is the common name of Scrobicaria ilicifolia?
Holly-leaved Scrobicaria
What is the growth habit of Scrobicaria ilicifolia?
It is an evergreen shrub with a woody stem and multiple branches
Species in the Scrobicaria genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,