Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glabrata
ID:
1323957

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) C.Cast. & G.P.Lewis

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Revista Acad. Colomb. Ci. Exact.36: 183 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336411

Common Names

  • Libidibia glabrata
  • Glabrata Libidibia
  • Smooth Libidibia

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Description

Libidibia glabrata (also called Glabrous Libidibia, among many other common names) is a shrub species native to Mexico. It has a spreading habit and small, oval leaves. It has small yellow flowers with five petals. It grows in wet meadows, grasslands, and tropical deciduous forests.

Uses & Benefits

Libidibia glabrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Libidibia glabrata has small, white flowers with a yellow center and a yellow-green calyx. The seed is small, dark brown, and has a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and two small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Libidibia glabrata is a small, evergreen tree that can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun and can tolerate some drought. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Libidibia glabrata

Libidibia glabrata is native to Brazil.

Libidibia glabrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Libidibia glabrata?

Libidibia glabrata

What type of plant is Libidibia glabrata?

Tree

Where does Libidibia glabrata grow?

Central and South America

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Gwilym Peter Lewis (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.P.Lewis' in the authors string.
Cesar Castellanos: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Cast.' in the authors string.