Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
arabica
ID:
704463

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

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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.

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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 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

Hippolyte François Jaubert (1798-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jaub.' in the authors string.
Édouard Spach (1801-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spach' in the authors string.
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].