Status:
valid
Authors:
(Makino) Paule & Soják
Source:
rjp
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Cas. Nár. Muz., Rada Prír. 178: 16 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001014980
Common Names
- Miyabei Sibbaldia
- Miyabei's Sibbaldia
- Sibbaldia Miyabei
Description
Sibbaldia miyabei (also called 'Miyabe Sibbaldia', among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to the mountains of central and southern Europe. It has small, white flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is commonly found in meadows, woodlands, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Sibbaldia miyabei is used for ornamental purposes, as a source of food, and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sibbaldia miyabei has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black in colour. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sibbaldia miyabei is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It should be pruned in late winter or early spring to maintain a neat shape.
Where to Find Sibbaldia miyabei
Sibbaldia miyabei is native to Japan and can be found in the mountains of Honshu and Kyushu.
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,
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
Juraj Paule: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paule' in the authors string.