Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
insignis
ID:
703206

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rendle

Source:
cmp

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Fl. Arfak Mts. : 130 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000702539

Common Names

  • Gibbsia insignis
  • Gibbsia
  • Distinguished Gibbaeum

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Description

Gibbsia insignis (also called 'Distinguished Gibbaeum', among many other common names) is a succulent plant native to South Africa. It has a rosette of grey-green leaves, which are covered in small bumps. It is found in rocky outcrops and on hillsides in the arid regions of the Western and Northern Cape Provinces.

Uses & Benefits

Gibbsia insignis is used as an ornamental plant in rock gardens and succulent gardens. It is also used as a ground cover in dry areas and can be grown in pots.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gibbsia insignis has white flowers, small black seeds, and small seedlings with yellow-green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gibbsia insignis is a perennial plant native to South Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid climate and full sun to partial shade. It should be planted in well-draining soil and watered regularly. It can be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every few months.

Where to Find Gibbsia insignis

Gibbsia insignis is found in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa.

Gibbsia insignis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gibbsia insignis?

Gibbsia insignis

What is the common name of Gibbsia insignis?

Insignis Gibbsia

Where is Gibbsia insignis found?

Gibbsia insignis is found in the mountains of New Guinea.

Species in the Gibbsia genus

Species in the Urticaceae family

Archiboehmeria atrata, Astrothalamus reticulatus, Australina flaccida, Australina pusilla, Australina pusilla, Boehmeria aspera, Boehmeria balslevii, Boehmeria beyeri, Boehmeria brevirostris, Boehmeria bullata, Boehmeria burgeriana, Boehmeria caudata, Boehmeria celtidifolia, Boehmeria clidemioides, Boehmeria conica, Boehmeria cylindrica, Boehmeria densiflora, Boehmeria depauperata, Boehmeria didymogyne, Boehmeria dura, Boehmeria egregia, Boehmeria excelsa, Boehmeria grandis, Boehmeria hamiltoniana, Boehmeria helferi, Boehmeria heterophylla, Boehmeria holosericea, Boehmeria japonica, Boehmeria kiusiana, Boehmeria kurzii, Boehmeria lanceolata, Boehmeria martii, Boehmeria multiflora, Boehmeria nakashimae, Boehmeria nivea, Boehmeria ourantha, Boehmeria pavonii, Boehmeria penduliflora, Boehmeria pilosiuscula, Boehmeria platanifolia, Boehmeria polystachya, Boehmeria radiata, Boehmeria ramiflora, Boehmeria repens, Boehmeria rugosissima, Boehmeria siamensis, Boehmeria sieboldiana, Boehmeria spicigera, Boehmeria splitgerbera, Boehmeria ternifolia,

References

Alfred Barton Rendle (1865-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rendle' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:854086-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.