Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
libyca
ID:
359335

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Viv.) Meisn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Pl. Vasc. Gen. 2: 11 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000358667

Common Names

  • Lobularia libyca
  • Libyan Lobularia
  • Lobularia

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Synonyms

  • Koniga libyca R.Br. [unknown]
  • Koniga nummularia Heynh. [unknown]
  • Lobularia nummularia Steud. [unknown]
  • Lunaria libyca Viv. [unknown]
  • Meniocus ehrenbergii C.Presl [unknown]
  • Octadenia lybica R.Br. ex Fisch. & C.A.Mey. [unknown]
  • Alyssum draba hort. ex Webb & Berthel. [unknown]
  • Alyssum libyca (Viv.) Coss. [unknown]
  • Draba nummularia Ehrenb. ex Webb & Berthel. [unknown]
  • Farsetia libyca Spreng. [unknown]

Description

Lobularia libyca (also called Libyan sweet alyssum, among many other common names) is an annual herb that is native to North Africa. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and produces small, white flowers. It is commonly found in dry, sandy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lobularia libyca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used for erosion control on slopes and in roadside plantings.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lobularia libyca has small, white flowers that appear in the spring. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and oval in shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lobularia libyca is a low-growing, spreading, evergreen perennial that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils in full sun. It is tolerant of some light shade, but best flowering occurs in full sun. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Lobularia libyca

Lobularia libyca is native to North Africa and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Lobularia libyca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lobularia libyca?

Lobularia libyca

What type of plant is Lobularia libyca?

An annual herb

Where is Lobularia libyca found?

It is found in North Africa

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2338465: Based on the initial data import
Domenico Viviani (1772-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Viv.' in the authors string.
Carl Meissner (1800-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meisn.' in the authors string.