Sibbaldia parviflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Willd.
Source:
rjp
Year:
1799
Citation Micro:
Neue Schriften Ges. Naturf. Freunde Berlin 2: 125 (1799)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000996343
Common Names
- Small-Flowered Sibbaldia
- Common Sibbaldia
- European Sibbaldia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sibbaldia parviflora (also called small-flowered sibbaldia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the rose family Rosaceae. It is native to the Himalayas, from Afghanistan to western China, and is found in scrub and open woodland habitats at altitudes of 1,000–3,000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Sibbaldia parviflora is used for its edible fruits, ornamental flowers, and as a medicinal plant. It is used to treat skin ailments, digestive issues, and respiratory problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sibbaldia parviflora is white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a reddish-brown color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sibbaldia parviflora is a deciduous shrub native to China. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. The shrub should be planted in a sunny location in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Sibbaldia parviflora
Sibbaldia parviflora is native to Europe, from the British Isles east to Ukraine and south to Italy.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record rjp-2597: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.