Sibbaldia trullifolia - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook.f.) Chatterjee
Source:
rjp
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 19: 327 (1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000996350
Common Names
- Trull Meadow-sweet
- Sibbaldia trullifolia
- Trull Sibbaldia
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Sibbaldia trullifolia (also called trulliform 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 trullifolia 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 trullifolia 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 trullifolia is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that is native to the mountains of Europe. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and will tolerate some shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a cold frame.
Where to Find Sibbaldia trullifolia
Sibbaldia trullifolia is native to the Caucasus region, from Armenia east to Azerbaijan and south to Georgia.
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
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Debabrata Chatterjee (1911-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chatterjee' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:741498-1: Based on the initial data import