Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kerr) H.Koyama
Source:
gcc
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Bull. Natl. Sci. Mus. Tokyo, B 27(4): 134 (2001) (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000130066
Common Names
- Putii Cicerbita
- Cicerbita Putii
- Putii Cicerbita
Synonyms
- Lactuca putii Kerr [unknown]
Description
Cicerbita putii (also called Putt's Blue Sow Thistle, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to Europe. It has blue flowers and grows to a height of 1-2 feet. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be found in meadows, prairies, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Cicerbita putii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cicerbita putii has small, yellow flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cicerbita putii is a perennial herbaceous plant that is propagated by seed or division. Cultivation requires full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and is generally pest and disease free. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some shade.
Where to Find Cicerbita putii
Cicerbita putii can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Cicerbita putii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cicerbita putii?
Cicerbita putii
What is the family of Cicerbita putii?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Cicerbita putii?
Putii's blue-sow-thistle
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,