Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scoparia
ID:
126500

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rech.f. & Köie) Kitam.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 17: 35 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000125829



Common Names

  • Scoparia
  • Cicerbita
  • Blue Fleabane


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Synonyms

  • Cephalorrhynchus picridiformis (Boiss.) Tuisl [unknown]
  • Lactuca picridiformis Boiss. [unknown]
  • Lactuca scoparia Rech.f. & Köie [unknown]
  • Cicerbita picridiformis (Boiss.) Roohi Bano & Qaiser [unknown]

Description

Cicerbita scoparia (also called Blue-Sage, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe. It has a woody stem and small blue flowers. It is found in dry and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cicerbita scoparia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a source of food for livestock, and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cicerbita scoparia has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oblong in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cicerbita scoparia is an annual herb native to Europe. It can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every two to three weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Cicerbita scoparia

Cicerbita scoparia can be found in Europe, primarily in the United Kingdom, Germany, and France.

Cicerbita scoparia FAQ

What are the common names of Cicerbita scoparia?

Cicerbita scoparia is commonly known as Scoparia Bittercress.

What are the characteristics of Cicerbita scoparia?

Cicerbita scoparia is an annual herb with a branched stem and alternate leaves. The flowers are yellow and the fruits are achenes with a white pappus.

What is the habitat of Cicerbita scoparia?

Cicerbita scoparia is found in dry, open areas such as prairies, fields, roadsides, 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,

References

Shirō Kitamura (1906-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kitam.' in the authors string.
Karl Heinz Rechinger (1906-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rech.f.' in the authors string.
Mogens Køie (1911-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Köie' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:194488-1: Based on the initial data import