Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
tibetica
ID:
1328950

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Maxim.) D.A.German

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Turczaninowia 17(4): 20 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341404

Common Names

  • Shehbazia tibetica
  • Tibetica Shehbazia
  • Shehbazia

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Description

Shehbazia tibetica (also called Tibetan Shehbazia, among many other common names) is a species of perennial herb native to China. It has a single, erect stem with narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in open areas, such as roadsides, fields, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Shehbazia tibetica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Shehbazia tibetica has small white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Shehbazia tibetica is a perennial plant native to Central Asia. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by division of the rhizomes or by stem cuttings. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is not as common.

Where to Find Shehbazia tibetica

Shehbazia tibetica can be found in the temperate grasslands of the Tibetan Plateau.

Shehbazia tibetica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Shehbazia tibetica?

Shehbazia tibetica

What is the common name of Shehbazia tibetica?

Tibetan Shehbazia

What is the natural habitat of Shehbazia tibetica?

Grassy slopes and meadows

Species in the Shehbazia genus

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

Karl Maximovich (1827-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxim.' in the authors string.
Dmitry Aleksandrovich German (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.A.German' in the authors string.