Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
coronopifolia
ID:
566343

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1771

Citation Micro:
Mant. Pl. 2: 255 (1771)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000565675



Common Names

  • Coronopifolia Biscutella
  • Coronopifolia Biscutella Plant
  • Coronopifolia Biscutella Flower


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Synonyms

  • Biscutella apricorum Jord. [unknown]
  • Biscutella coronopifolia apricorum Rouy & Foucaud [unknown]
  • Biscutella coronopifolia granitica (Boreau ex Pérard) Rouy & Foucaud [unknown]
  • Biscutella coronopifolia granitica (Boreau ex Pérard) Mach.-Laur. [unknown]
  • Biscutella coronopifolia intricata (Jord.) Rouy & Foucaud [unknown]
  • Biscutella coronopifolia intricata (Jord.) Mach.-Laur. [unknown]
  • Biscutella coronopifolia pinnatifida (Jord.) Olow. [unknown]
  • Biscutella granitica Boreau ex Pérard [unknown]
  • Biscutella laevigata hispidissima Posp. [unknown]
  • Biscutella laevigata hispidissima (K.Koch) Thell. [unknown]
  • Biscutella laevigata hispidissima (Posp.) Raffaelli & Baldoin [unknown]
  • Biscutella laevigata lima Fiori & Paol. [unknown]
  • Biscutella laevigata pinnatifida Gren. & Godr. [unknown]
  • Biscutella macrocarpa hort. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Biscutella pinnatifida hort. ex Turcz. [unknown]
  • Biscutella pinnatifida Jord. [unknown]
  • Biscutella ramosissima Sennen [unknown]
  • Biscutella saxatilis alpina Boiss. [unknown]
  • Biscutella tarraconensis Sennen [unknown]
  • Biscutella valentina coronopifolia (L.) Govaerts [unknown]
  • Biscutella variabilis Loisel. [unknown]
  • Biscutella hispidissima (Posp.) Landolt [unknown]

Description

Biscutella coronopifolia (also called Coronopifoliate 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 coronopifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Biscutella coronopifolia 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Biscutella coronopifolia is a hardy perennial that can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is best to sow the seeds in late winter or early spring. The seedlings should be thinned to a spacing of about 10 cm (4 in). The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks.

Where to Find Biscutella coronopifolia

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

Biscutella coronopifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Biscutella coronopifolia?

Biscutella coronopifolia

What is the common name of Biscutella coronopifolia?

Crown-leaved Biscutella

What is the natural habitat of Biscutella coronopifolia?

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