Biscutella apuana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
apuana
ID:
736385
Status:
valid
Authors:
Raffaelli
Source:
cmp
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Webbia 47: 66 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000735718
Common Names
- Biscutella apuana
- Apuan Biscutella
- Apuan Flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Biscutella apuana (also called the 'Apuan Biscutella', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is a low-growing herb with small, spoon-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in rocky soils in alpine meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Biscutella apuana is used as an ornamental plant, a source of timber, and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Biscutella apuana is a single, white, bell-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown and glossy. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves with a single stem growing from the center.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Biscutella apuana is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagate by seed in spring.
Where to Find Biscutella apuana
Biscutella apuana can be found in the Apennine Mountains of Italy.
Biscutella apuana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Biscutella apuana?
Biscutella apuana
What is the common name of Biscutella apuana?
Biscutella apuana
Where is Biscutella apuana found?
It is found in the Mediterranean region
Species in the Biscutella genus
Biscutella maestratensis, Biscutella marinae, Biscutella alcarriae, Biscutella alireza-dadjua, Biscutella ambigua, Biscutella arvernensis, Biscutella atlantica, Biscutella atropurpurea, Biscutella auriculata, Biscutella boetica, Biscutella bilbilitana, Biscutella brevicalcarata, Biscutella brevicaulis, Biscutella brevifolia, Biscutella calduchii, Biscutella caroli-pauana, Biscutella cichoriifolia, Biscutella conquensis, Biscutella controversa, Biscutella coronopifolia, Biscutella didyma, Biscutella divionensis, Biscutella dufourii, Biscutella flexuosa, Biscutella fontqueri, Biscutella frutescens, Biscutella glacialis, Biscutella gredensis, Biscutella guillonii, Biscutella incana, Biscutella intermedia, Biscutella laevigata, Biscutella lima, Biscutella lyrata, Biscutella maritima, Biscutella mauritanica, Biscutella mollis, Biscutella morisiana, Biscutella neustriaca, Biscutella raphanifolia, Biscutella rotgesii, Biscutella scaposa, Biscutella sclerocarpa, Biscutella segurae, Biscutella sempervirens, Biscutella turolensis, Biscutella valentina, Biscutella variegata, Biscutella apuana, Biscutella pichiana,
Species in the Brassicaceae family
Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2871319: Based on the initial data import
Mauro Raffaelli (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raffaelli' in the authors string.