Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gilgitensis
ID:
1319364

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roohi Bano & Qaiser

Source:
ipni

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Pakistan J. Bot. 42(Sp. Issue): 40 (-42 fig. 4 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331818

Common Names

  • Cicerbita gilgitensis
  • Gilgitensis Cicerbita
  • Gilgitensis Cicerbita Plant

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Description

Cicerbita gilgitensis (also called Gilgit cicerbita, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to western Asia. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in dry, rocky slopes and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cicerbita gilgitensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cicerbita gilgitensis is a yellow daisy-like flower head with a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a fluffy white pappus. The seedlings are small, with a rosette of hairy leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cicerbita gilgitensis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division in spring or autumn. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller divisions and grow them on in a cold frame until they are established.

Where to Find Cicerbita gilgitensis

Cicerbita gilgitensis can be found in the mountains of Pakistan.

Cicerbita gilgitensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cicerbita gilgitensis?

Cicerbita gilgitensis

What are the common names of Cicerbita gilgitensis?

Gilgitensis, Gilgitens

Where does Cicerbita gilgitensis grow?

Pakistan

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

Mohammad Qaiser (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Qaiser' in the authors string.
Roohi Bano: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roohi Bano' in the authors string.