Biscutella bilbilitana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bilbilitana
ID:
566314
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mateo & M.B.Crespo
Source:
cmp
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 132: 2 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000565646
Common Names
- Biscutella Bilbilitana
- Bilbilitana Biscutella
- Bilbilitana Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Biscutella bilbilitana (also called Bilbilitana Water Starwort, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant native to South America. It has a rosette of floating leaves and small white flowers. It grows in shallow, slow-moving water, such as ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams.
Uses & Benefits
Biscutella bilbilitana is not known to have any non-medical uses or benefits.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Biscutella bilbilitana is a yellow-green colour, with four petals and a long, slender stem. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with a single, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Biscutella bilbilitana is a small evergreen shrub native to Brazil. It is easy to propagate from cuttings, and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. Pruning is recommended to keep the plant compact and promote flowering.
Where to Find Biscutella bilbilitana
Biscutella bilbilitana can be found in the Iberian Peninsula, from the Pyrenees to the Cantabrian Mountains.
Biscutella bilbilitana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Biscutella bilbilitana?
Biscutella bilbilitana
What is the common name of Biscutella bilbilitana?
Bilbilitana Biscutella
What is the natural habitat of Biscutella bilbilitana?
It can be found in rocky areas, dry grasslands, and open woodlands
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-2676306: Based on the initial data import
Gonzalo Mateo (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mateo' in the authors string.
Manuel-Benito Crespo (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.B.Crespo' in the authors string.