Cicerbita nuristanica - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nuristanica
ID:
19046
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kitam.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1957
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 17: 35 (1957)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018375
Common Names
- Nuristan Cicerbita
- Cicerbita nuristanica
- Nuristan Hawkweed
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Cicerbita nuristanica (also called Nuristan Hawkweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb in the Asteraceae family. It is native to the mountains of central Asia, from Afghanistan to western China. It grows in dry, open areas such as grasslands and chaparral.
Uses & Benefits
Cicerbita nuristanica is used as an ornamental plant and is also used to make herbal tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cicerbita nuristanica has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cicerbita nuristanica is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of Central Asia. It is propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light soil mix and kept at a temperature of 18-21°C (64-70°F). Division should be done in early spring or late autumn. The divided plants should be replanted in a light soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until they are ready to be transplanted.
Where to Find Cicerbita nuristanica
Cicerbita nuristanica is native to the Himalayas and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.
Cicerbita nuristanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cicerbita nuristanica?
Cicerbita nuristanica
What is the common name of Cicerbita nuristanica?
Nuristani Cicerbita
What is the habitat of Cicerbita nuristanica?
Cicerbita nuristanica is found in moist, shady areas in the mountains of Afghanistan
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
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-117765: Based on the initial data import
Shirō Kitamura (1906-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kitam.' in the authors string.