Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
liouvillei
ID:
704499

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jahand. & Maire

Source:
cmp

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Hist. Nat. Afrique N. 14: 68 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000703832

Common Names

  • Liouvillei Globularia
  • Globularia liouvillei
  • Liouvillei Globularia

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Description

Globularia liouvillei (also called 'Liouville's Globe Flower', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, rocky areas and has small, white flowers with yellow centers.

Uses & Benefits

Globularia liouvillei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and butterflies.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Globularia liouvillei sub. greuteri (Mateos & Valdés) Fennane
Globularia liouvillei sub. liouvillei

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Globularia liouvillei is yellow with 4 petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, kidney-shaped nutlet. Seedlings have a pair of cotyledons, and a single, long, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Globularia liouvillei is an evergreen perennial plant that grows in the form of a low-growing, mat-forming shrub. It is native to the Mediterranean region and can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is generally pest and disease-free.

Where to Find Globularia liouvillei

Globularia liouvillei is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in rocky areas, scrub, and grasslands. It can also be found in parts of North Africa and the Middle East.

Globularia liouvillei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Globularia liouvillei?

Globularia liouvillei

What is the common name of Globularia liouvillei?

None

What is the growth habit of Globularia liouvillei?

It is a low-growing, evergreen perennial with a spreading habit.

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

René Maire (1878-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maire' in the authors string.
Émile Jahandiez (1876-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jahand.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:383330-1: 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].