Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
micropetala
ID:
985419

Status:
valid

Authors:
(D.Don) Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Vegetationsbilder 22(8): 6 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000984757

Common Names

  • Sibbaldia
  • Micro Petal Sibbaldia
  • Small Petal Sibbaldia

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Description

Sibbaldia micropetala (also called Micropetala Sibbaldia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of Central and Southern Europe. It has a low-growing habit, with a maximum height of 10 cm and a spread of 30 cm. It has yellow flowers with five petals and deeply divided leaves. It grows in rocky areas, meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Sibbaldia micropetala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for erosion control on slopes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Sibbaldia micropetala are small, yellow, and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sibbaldia micropetala is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows in a variety of soils. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Sibbaldia micropetala

Sibbaldia micropetala is native to the mountains of western North America and can be found in alpine meadows and rocky slopes.

Species in the Rosaceae family

Acaena macrocephala, Acaena antarctica, Acaena argentea, Acaena boliviana, Acaena buchananii, Acaena echinata, Acaena agnipila, Acaena cylindristachya, Acaena confertissima, Acaena eupatoria, Acaena integerrima, Acaena leptacantha, Acaena ovina, Acaena magellanica, Acaena masafuerana, Acaena patagonica, Acaena tenera, Acaena platyacantha, Acaena pumila, Acaena splendens, Acaena stricta, Acaena stangii, Acaena trifida, Acaena pallida, Acaena caespitosa, Acaena saccaticupula, Acaena subincisa, Acaena hirsutula, Acaena fissistipula, Acaena glabra, Acaena tesca, Acaena juvenca, Acaena emittens, Acaena dumicola, Acaena profundeincisa, Acaena minor, Acaena alpina, Acaena montana, Acaena myriophylla, Acaena poeppigiana, Acaena anserovina, Acaena sericea, Acaena latebrosa, Acaena sarmentosa, Acaena elongata, Acaena exigua, Acaena rorida, Acaena novae-zelandiae, Acaena pinnatifida, Acaena inermis,

References

David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.
Heinrich von Handel-Mazzetti (1882-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hand.-Mazz.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:741479-1: Based on the initial data import