Status:
valid
Authors:
Jaub. & Spach
Source:
cmp
Year:
1848
Citation Micro:
Ill. Pl. Orient. 3: 75 (1848)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000703796
Common Names
- Arabica Globularia
- Globularia arabica
- Arabica Globularia
Description
Globularia arabica (also called Arabian Globularia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Plantaginaceae. It is a perennial herb with a woody base, and is found in the Middle Eastern region. It grows in rocky and dry habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Globularia arabica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally for treating various ailments such as fever, skin diseases, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Globularia arabica is blue and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Globularia arabica is a species of shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers full sun and grows best in well-drained, nutrient-rich soils. It is tolerant of drought and can tolerate occasional flooding.
Where to Find Globularia arabica
Globularia arabica can be found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Globularia arabica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Globularia arabica?
Globularia arabica
What is the common name of Globularia arabica?
Arabian Globularia
What type of environment does Globularia arabica prefer?
A dry, sunny environment
Species in the Globularia genus
Globularia alypum,
Globularia amygdalifolia,
Globularia arabica,
Globularia ascanii,
Globularia bisnagarica,
Globularia borjae,
Globularia cordifolia,
Globularia davisiana,
Globularia dumulosa,
Globularia fuxceesis,
Globularia hedgei,
Globularia incanescens,
Globularia indubia,
Globularia linifolia,
Globularia liouvillei,
Globularia losae,
Globularia majoricensis,
Globularia meridionalis,
Globularia montiberica,
Globularia nainii,
Globularia nudicaulis,
Globularia orientalis,
Globularia repens,
Globularia salicina,
Globularia sarcophylla,
Globularia sintenisii,
Globularia spinosa,
Globularia stygia,
Globularia trichosantha,
Globularia vulgaris,
Globularia anatolica,
Globularia fuxeensis,
Species in the Plantaginaceae family
Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum,
Adenosma annamense,
Adenosma bracteosum,
Adenosma camphoratum,
Adenosma cordifolium,
Adenosma debilis,
Adenosma elsholtzioides,
Adenosma glutinosum,
Adenosma hirsutum,
Adenosma indianum,
Adenosma inopinatum,
Adenosma javanicum,
Adenosma macrophyllum,
Adenosma malabaricum,
Adenosma microcephalum,
Adenosma muelleri,
Adenosma nelsonioides,
Adenosma papuana,
Adenosma punctata,
Adenosma retusilobum,
Adenosma subrepens,
Adenosma ternata,
Adenosma thorelii,
Agathelpis adunca,
Agathelpis brevifolia,
Agathelpis mucronata,
Albraunia foveopilosa,
Albraunia fugax,
Albraunia psilosperma,
Anamaria heterophylla,
Anarrhinum bellidifolium,
Anarrhinum corsicum,
Anarrhinum duriminium,
Anarrhinum forsskaolii,
Anarrhinum fruticosum,
Anarrhinum intermedium,
Anarrhinum laxiflorum,
Anarrhinum longipedicellatum,
Anarrhinum orientale,
Anarrhinum pedatum,
Anarrhinum forskaohlii,
Ancistrostylis harmandii,
Angelonia acuminatissima,
Angelonia alternifolia,
Angelonia angustifolia,
Angelonia arguta,
Angelonia biflora,
Angelonia bisaccata,
Angelonia blanchetii,
Angelonia campestris,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:813054-1: 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].