Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
ebusitana
ID:
1257649

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rosselló, N.Torres & L.Sáez

Source:
tro

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 129: 157 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001256987



Common Names

  • Biscutella
  • Ebusitan Biscutella
  • Ebusitan False Rocket


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Description

Biscutella ebusitana (also called Ebusitan Biscutella, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Brassicaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. This species grows in moist, shady forests, often in the understory of trees.

Uses & Benefits

Biscutella ebusitana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Biscutella ebusitana has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Biscutella ebusitana can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Division should be done in spring or summer. The plant should be kept in a warm, sunny location with regular watering.

Where to Find Biscutella ebusitana

Biscutella ebusitana is native to the temperate regions of Spain and Portugal.

Biscutella ebusitana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Biscutella ebusitana?

Biscutella ebusitana

What is the common name of Biscutella ebusitana?

Ebusitan Mustard

What is the natural habitat of Biscutella ebusitana?

Dry, rocky hillsides of 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 tro-50182823: Based on the initial data import
Llorenç Sáez (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Sáez' in the authors string.
Josep Antoni Rosselló (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rosselló' in the authors string.
Néstor Torres (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Torres' in the authors string.