Status:
valid
Authors:
Beauverd
Source:
gcc
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. Genève , ser. 2, 2: 123 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000062472
Common Names
- Cicerbita Azurea
- Azurea Cicerbita
- Azure Hawkweed
Synonyms
- Mulgedium azureum DC. [unknown]
- Lactuca azurea Danguy [unknown]
- Cicerbita azurea azurea [unknown]
- Cicerbita glabra (Sennikov) Tzvelev [unknown]
- Cicerbita azurea glabra Sennikov [unknown]
- Sonchus azureus Ledeb. [unknown]
Description
Cicerbita azurea (also called Azure Hawkweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows to a height of 6-12 inches. It is native to Europe, and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Cicerbita azurea is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping, as a medicinal herb, and as an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cicerbita azurea is a small, white flower with a yellow center, and the seeds are small, dry and brown. The seedlings are small, thin and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cicerbita azurea is an annual herb native to Europe. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is typically done through seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring and lightly covered with soil.
Where to Find Cicerbita azurea
Cicerbita azurea is native to Europe, but can also be found in North America and parts of Asia.
Cicerbita azurea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cicerbita azurea?
Cicerbita azurea
What is the common name of Cicerbita azurea?
Azure Hawkweed
What is the family of Cicerbita azurea?
Asteraceae
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,