Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
endivia
ID:
122269

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 813 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000121598



Common Names

  • Cichorium endivia
  • Endive
  • Curled Endive


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Synonyms

  • Cichorium esculentum Salisb. [unknown]
  • Cichorium endivia endivia [unknown]
  • Cichorium endivia endivia [unknown]
  • Cichorium crispum Mill. [unknown]
  • Cichorium endivia pumilum (Jacq.) Hegi [unknown]
  • Cichorium intybus endivia (L.) C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Cichorium endivia endivia [unknown]
  • Cichorium endivia divaricatum (Schousb.) Webb [unknown]
  • Cichorium pumilum rhizocephalum Pamp. [unknown]
  • Cichorium endivia crispum (Mill.) Lam. [unknown]
  • Cichorium endivia latifolium Lam. [unknown]
  • Cichorium endivia roborovskyi Tzvelev [unknown]

Description

Cichorium endivia (also called Endive, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in moist, lowland areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cichorium endivia is used as a vegetable and for medicinal purposes. It is also used as a fodder crop and as a cover crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cichorium endivia is a white daisy-like flower with a central disc of small, tubular florets surrounded by a ring of larger, spiny bracts. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and spindly with a single, long stem and a tuft of leaves at the top.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cichorium endivia is an annual herb that is best propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. The seedlings should be grown in a sunny spot and kept well-watered.

Where to Find Cichorium endivia

Cichorium endivia is native to Europe and can be found in the countries of France, Germany, and the Netherlands.

Cichorium endivia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cichorium endivia?

Cichorium endivia

What is the common name of Cichorium endivia?

Endive

What is the natural habitat of Cichorium endivia?

Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

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