Status:
valid
Authors:
Bunge
Source:
rjp
Year:
1829
Citation Micro:
Fl. Altaic. 1: 428 (1829)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000983429
Common Names
- Adpressa Sibbaldia
- Adpressa Rock Sibbaldia
- Adpressa Rock Sibaldia
Description
Sibbaldia adpressa (also called Sibbaldia, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to the Himalayas and southwestern China. It is a deciduous shrub, typically growing to 1 m tall. Its leaves are pinnate, with three to five leaflets. Its flowers are white, with a diameter of 1 cm. It grows in dry, rocky habitats, on hillsides and in meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Sibbaldia adpressa is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. The leaves have medicinal properties and can be used to treat skin conditions and digestive issues. The flowers can be used to make tea, which is said to have calming effects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sibbaldia adpressa is yellow and has a sweet smell. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sibbaldia adpressa is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be propagated from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in late summer or early fall.
Where to Find Sibbaldia adpressa
Sibbaldia adpressa is native to Europe and can be found in the mountains of the Alps, Carpathians, and Pyrenees.
Species in the Sibbaldia genus
Sibbaldia adpressa,
Sibbaldia omeiensis,
Sibbaldia tetrandra,
Sibbaldia tenuis,
Sibbaldia sikkimensis,
Sibbaldia sericea,
Sibbaldia micropetala,
Sibbaldia perpusilla,
Sibbaldia olgae,
Sibbaldia cuneata,
Sibbaldia purpurea,
Sibbaldia procumbens,
Sibbaldia macrophylla,
Sibbaldia compacta,
Sibbaldia parviflora,
Sibbaldia trullifolia,
Sibbaldia cuneifolia,
Sibbaldia miyabei,
Sibbaldia tridentata,
Sibbaldia pentaphylla,
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