Sibbaldia purpurea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Royle
Source:
rjp
Year:
1835
Citation Micro:
Ill. Bot. Himal. Mts. 1: 208 (1835)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000985915
Common Names
- Purpurea Sibbaldia
- Purpurea Sibbaldia
- Purple Sibbaldia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sibbaldia purpurea (also called Purple Sibbaldia, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to Europe and Asia. It has an upright, spreading habit, with lanceolate leaves and white flowers. It grows in moist woods, thickets, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Sibbaldia purpurea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Sibbaldia purpurea var. macropetala (Murav.) T.T.Yu & C.L.LiFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sibbaldia purpurea is a small, white, five-petaled bloom. The seed is a small, dark-colored drupe. The seedlings are small, green, and covered in hairs.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sibbaldia purpurea is a hardy, deciduous shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate a wide range of soil pH levels. Propagation is best done by division of established plants or by cuttings taken in late summer or early fall.
Where to Find Sibbaldia purpurea
Sibbaldia purpurea is native to the Himalayas and can be found in moist meadows and grasslands.
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-1343: Based on the initial data import
John Forbes Royle (1799-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Royle' in the authors string.