Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bottae
ID:
80812

Status:
valid

Authors:
Deflers

Source:
gcc

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Voyage Yemen : 159 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000080141



Common Names

  • Cichorium bottae
  • Bott's Chicory
  • Bott's Succory


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Description

Cichorium bottae (also called Botta's chicory, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody taproot and grows up to 1.2 m tall. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces yellow flowers. It typically grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cichorium bottae is a popular ornamental plant, grown for its attractive foliage and yellow flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating digestive problems and skin infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cichorium bottae has yellow flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cichorium bottae is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and does not require much maintenance.

Where to Find Cichorium bottae

Cichorium bottae can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Cichorium bottae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cichorium bottae?

Cichorium bottae

What is the common name of Cichorium bottae?

Botta's chicory

What is the natural habitat of Cichorium bottae?

It is native to the Mediterranean region

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-36708: Based on the initial data import
Albert Deflers (1841-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Deflers' in the authors string.