Biscutella brevicalcarata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brevicalcarata
ID:
566316
Status:
valid
Authors:
Batt.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1888
Citation Micro:
Fl. Algérie , Dicot.(App. 2): 39 (1888)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000565648
Common Names
- Biscutella Brevicalcarata
- Brevicalcarata Biscutella
- Brevicalcarata Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Biscutella brevicalcarata (also called Short-Spurred 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 brevicalcarata is not known to have any non-medical uses or benefits.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Biscutella brevicalcarata is a yellow-green colour, with four petals and a short, 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 brevicalcarata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Biscutella brevicalcarata
Biscutella brevicalcarata can be found in the Iberian Peninsula, from the Pyrenees to the Cantabrian Mountains.
Biscutella brevicalcarata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Biscutella brevicalcarata?
Biscutella brevicalcarata
What is the common name of Biscutella brevicalcarata?
Short-spurred Biscutella
What is the natural habitat of Biscutella brevicalcarata?
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
Jules Aimé Battandier (1848-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Batt.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:278978-1: Based on the initial data import