Status:
valid
Authors:
D.R.Hunt
Source:
wcs
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 30: 709 (1975 publ. 1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000429737
Common Names
- Consobrina Gibasis
- Consobrina Turquoise Tears
- Consobrina False Baby Tears
Description
Gibasis consobrina (also called Consobrina Gibasis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Commelinaceae. It is native to Mexico. It grows in dry, sandy soils in scrubby flatwoods and sandhills.
Uses & Benefits
Gibasis consobrina is used as an ornamental plant, for its yellow flowers and attractive foliage. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Gibasis consobrina are small and white. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gibasis consobrina is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that grows in a variety of soils. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and planted in a well-drained soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Gibasis consobrina
Gibasis consobrina is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky areas, particularly in the states of Coahuila and Nuevo Leon.
Gibasis consobrina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gibasis consobrina?
Gibasis consobrina
What are the common names of Gibasis consobrina?
Climbing Caltrop, Climbing Zygophyllum
What is the natural habitat of Gibasis consobrina?
Deserts, scrublands, and rocky hillsides
Species in the Gibasis genus
Gibasis chihuahuensis,
Gibasis consobrina,
Gibasis geniculata,
Gibasis gypsophila,
Gibasis hintoniorum,
Gibasis karwinskyana,
Gibasis linearis,
Gibasis matudae,
Gibasis oaxacana,
Gibasis pauciflora,
Gibasis pellucida,
Gibasis pulchella,
Gibasis triflora,
Gibasis venustula,
Species in the Commelinaceae family
Aetheolirion stenolobium,
Amischotolype glabrata,
Amischotolype gracilis,
Amischotolype griffithii,
Amischotolype hispida,
Amischotolype hookeri,
Amischotolype irritans,
Amischotolype laxiflora,
Amischotolype marginata,
Amischotolype mollissima,
Amischotolype monosperma,
Amischotolype sphagnorrhiza,
Amischotolype tenuis,
Amischotolype barbarossa,
Amischotolype divaricata,
Amischotolype dolichandra,
Amischotolype hirsuta,
Amischotolype leiocarpa,
Amischotolype lobata,
Amischotolype parvifructa,
Amischotolype pedicellata,
Amischotolype rostrata,
Amischotolype strigosa,
Amischotolype welzeniana,
Aneilema acuminatum,
Aneilema aequinoctiale,
Aneilema alatum,
Aneilema angolense,
Aneilema aparine,
Aneilema arenicola,
Aneilema benadirense,
Aneilema beniniense,
Aneilema biflorum,
Aneilema brasiliense,
Aneilema brenanianum,
Aneilema brunneospermum,
Aneilema calceolus,
Aneilema chrysopogon,
Aneilema clarkei,
Aneilema dispermum,
Aneilema dregeanum,
Aneilema forskaolii,
Aneilema gillettii,
Aneilema grandibracteolatum,
Aneilema hirtum,
Aneilema hockii,
Aneilema homblei,
Aneilema indehiscens,
Aneilema johnstonii,
Aneilema lamuense,