Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrophylla
ID:
1820

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wallr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1822

Citation Micro:
Sched. Crit. 434 (1822) (1822)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001149

Common Names

  • Cicerbita macrophylla
  • Large-Leaved Cicerbita
  • Large-Leaved Blue-Sow-Thistle

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Description

Cicerbita macrophylla (also called Large-leaved Cicerbita, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to Europe and western Asia, where it grows in moist, grassy habitats. It is an annual herb with large, toothed leaves and yellow flower heads.

Uses & Benefits

Cicerbita macrophylla is a flowering plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches. It is also known to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cicerbita macrophylla sub. macrophylla
Cicerbita macrophylla sub. uralensis (Rouy) P.D.Sell

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cicerbita macrophylla is a yellow-orange color and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cicerbita macrophylla is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 3-8.

Where to Find Cicerbita macrophylla

Cicerbita macrophylla is native to Europe and can be found in meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

Cicerbita macrophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cicerbita macrophylla?

Cicerbita macrophylla

What is the common name of Cicerbita macrophylla?

Large-leaved Blue-sow-thistle

What is the natural habitat of Cicerbita macrophylla?

It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas

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,