Status:
valid
Authors:
Beauverd
Source:
gcc
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. Genève , sér. 2, 2: 135 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023569
Common Names
- Cicerbita roborowskii
- Roborowski's Cicerbita
- Roborowski Cicerbita
Synonyms
- Lactuca prattii Dunn [unknown]
- Lactuca roborowskii Maxim. [unknown]
- Chaetoseris albiflora Tzvelev [unknown]
- Chaetoseris potaninii Tzvelev [unknown]
- Chaetoseris prattii (Dunn) Tzvelev [unknown]
- Chaetoseris roborowskii (Maxim.) C.Shih [unknown]
Description
Cicerbita roborowskii (also called 'Roborowski's Cicerbita', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to the Himalayas and China. It typically grows in moist, shady areas and can reach up to 1 meter in height. Its leaves are large and deeply lobed, and its flowers are yellow and daisy-like.
Uses & Benefits
Cicerbita roborowskii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used to reduce soil erosion and to provide habitat for beneficial insects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cicerbita roborowskii is yellow, with a central disc of yellow stamens. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cicerbita roborowskii is a perennial herb native to Central Asia. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized once a year.
Where to Find Cicerbita roborowskii
Cicerbita roborowskii is native to Central Asia, and can be found in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan.
Cicerbita roborowskii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cicerbita roborowskii?
Cicerbita roborowskii
What is the natural habitat of Cicerbita roborowskii?
It is native to Central Asia and is found in dry, rocky areas.
What are the uses of Cicerbita roborowskii?
It is used medicinally for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties, and as an ornamental plant.
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,