Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
brevicaulis
ID:
566317

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jord.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Esp. Nouv. : 303 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000565649



Common Names

  • Biscutella Brevicaulis
  • Brevicaulis Biscutella
  • Brevicaulis Plant


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Description

Biscutella brevicaulis (also called Short-Stemmed 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 brevicaulis is not known to have any non-medical uses or benefits.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Biscutella brevicaulis 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Biscutella brevicaulis 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 brevicaulis

Biscutella brevicaulis can be found in the Iberian Peninsula, from the Pyrenees to the Cantabrian Mountains.

Biscutella brevicaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Biscutella brevicaulis?

Biscutella brevicaulis

What is the common name of Biscutella brevicaulis?

Short-stemmed Biscutella

What is the natural habitat of Biscutella brevicaulis?

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,