Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acuminata
ID:
5674

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Conrath & Freyn) Grossh.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Trudy Bot. Inst. (Baku) 1: 137, 163 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005003

Common Names

  • Acuminate Cicerbita
  • Acuminate Blue-Sow-Thistle
  • Acuminate Blue Lettuce

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Description

Cicerbita acuminata (also called Sharp-leaved Cicerbita, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has long, linear leaves and white, daisy-like flowers. It is found in dry, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cicerbita acuminata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural hedge. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cicerbita acuminata has yellow flowers with five petals and a single row of yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cicerbita acuminata is a fast-growing shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate light frost. Pruning is recommended to keep the plant in shape and to promote bushier growth.

Where to Find Cicerbita acuminata

Cicerbita acuminata can be found in the eastern United States, from New York to Florida and west to Texas.

Cicerbita acuminata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cicerbita acuminata?

Cicerbita acuminata

What is the common name of Cicerbita acuminata?

Sharp-fruited Cicerbita

What is the natural habitat of Cicerbita acuminata?

Open woodlands and grasslands

Species in the Cicerbita genus

Cicerbita macrophylla, Cicerbita plumieri, Cicerbita pancicii, Cicerbita acuminata, Cicerbita prenanthoides, Cicerbita persica, Cicerbita bourgaei, Cicerbita nuristanica, Cicerbita crambifolia, Cicerbita roborowskii, Cicerbita chiangdaoensis, Cicerbita alpina, Cicerbita deltoidea, Cicerbita crassicaulis, Cicerbita kossinskyi, Cicerbita nepalensis, Cicerbita azurea, Cicerbita sonchifolia, Cicerbita olgae, Cicerbita garrettii, Cicerbita brassicifolia, Cicerbita mulgedioides, Cicerbita madatapensis, Cicerbita songarica, Cicerbita thianschanica, Cicerbita scoparia, Cicerbita boissieri, Cicerbita putii, Cicerbita violaefolia, Cicerbita adenophora, Cicerbita variabilis, Cicerbita racemosa, Cicerbita auriculiformis, Cicerbita zhenduoi, Cicerbita ladyginii, Cicerbita neglecta, Cicerbita astorensis, Cicerbita gilgitensis, Cicerbita benthamii, Cicerbita chitralensis,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

Aleksandr Grossheim (1888-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grossh.' in the authors string.
Josef Franz Freyn (1845-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Freyn' in the authors string.
Paul Conrath (1861-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Conrath' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:194420-1: Based on the initial data import