Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
omeiensis
ID:
984691

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.T.Yu & C.L.Li

Source:
rjp

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 19: 516 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000984029

Common Names

  • Sibbaldia Omeiensis
  • Omei Sibbaldia
  • Omei Mountain-tea

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Description

Sibbaldia omeiensis (also called 'Omei Mountain Sibbaldia', 'Omei Sibbaldia', and 'Omei Mountain Sibbaldia', among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to China. It has small, white flowers that bloom in summer and autumn. It is commonly found in alpine meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Sibbaldia omeiensis is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Sibbaldia omeiensis are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sibbaldia omeiensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant once established. It can be divided in spring or fall.

Where to Find Sibbaldia omeiensis

Sibbaldia omeiensis can be found in the Himalayas, China, and Tibet.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record rjp-10830: Based on the initial data import
Tse Tsun Yu (1908-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.T.Yu' in the authors string.
Chao Luang Li (1938-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.L.Li' in the authors string.