Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
deltoidea
ID:
34129

Status:
valid

Authors:
Beauverd

Source:
gcc

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. Genève , ser. 2, 2: 128 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000033458



Common Names

  • Cicerbita deltoidea
  • Deltoidea Cicerbita
  • Blue Toadflax


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Synonyms

  • Prenanthes deltoidea M.Bieb. [unknown]
  • Lactuca deltoidea DC. ex C.A.Mey. [unknown]
  • Lactuca deltoidea deltoidea [unknown]
  • Mycelis ambigua Cass. [unknown]
  • Mycelis deltoidea (M.Bieb.) Sennikov [unknown]

Description

Cicerbita deltoidea (also called Deltoid Hawkweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to North America. It has yellow flowers and its leaves are deltoid and serrated. It grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cicerbita deltoidea has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and digestive issues. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cicerbita deltoidea has yellow flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small and dark brown. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with serrated edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cicerbita deltoidea is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Cicerbita deltoidea

Cicerbita deltoidea is native to Europe, particularly in the UK, Germany, and France.

Cicerbita deltoidea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cicerbita deltoidea?

Cicerbita deltoidea

What is the common name of Cicerbita deltoidea?

Deltoid Cicerbita

Where is Cicerbita deltoidea found?

It is found in South America, mainly in Brazil.

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,