Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calvum
ID:
28352

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sch.Bip. ex Asch.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
143 1867

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000027681



Common Names

  • Calvum Chicory
  • Chicory Calvum
  • Calvum Endive


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Description

Cichorium calvum (also called 'Calvum Chicory', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe. It has small, blue flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is found in open, grassy areas, such as meadows and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Cichorium calvum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for bees and other pollinators. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat digestive issues and as a diuretic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cichorium calvum is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin with a yellowish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cichorium calvum is a perennial herb that grows in dry, sunny places. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in the spring or early summer. Division should be done in the spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Cichorium calvum

Cichorium calvum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, sunny areas, such as fields, roadsides, and waste places.

Cichorium calvum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cichorium calvum?

Cichorium calvum

What is the family of Cichorium calvum?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Cichorium calvum?

Calvum chicory

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

Carl Heinrich 'Bipontinus' Schultz (1805-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Bip.' in the authors string.
Paul Friedrich August Ascherson (1834-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Asch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:194517-1: Based on the initial data import