Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
fontqueri
ID:
566395

Status:
valid

Authors:
Guinea & Heywood

Source:
cmp

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Anales Inst. Bot. Cavanilles 21: 394 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000565727



Common Names

  • Fontqueri Biscutella
  • Fontqueri Biscutella Plant
  • Fontqueri Biscutella Flower


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Synonyms

  • Biscutella cuneata (Font Quer) Mach.-Laur. [unknown]
  • Biscutella intermedia cuneata Malag. [unknown]
  • Biscutella laevigata cuneata Font Quer [unknown]
  • Biscutella laevigata cuneata (Font Quer) O.Bolòs & Masclans [unknown]
  • Biscutella valentina cuneata (Font Quer) Govaerts [unknown]

Description

Biscutella fontqueri (also called Fontquer's biscutella, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as along the edge of forests and in moist meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Biscutella fontqueri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in floral arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Biscutella fontqueri sub. cardonica (O.Bolòs & Masclans) L.Sáez, Aymerich & C.Blanché

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Biscutella fontqueri 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 fontqueri 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 fontqueri

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

Biscutella fontqueri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Biscutella fontqueri?

Biscutella fontqueri

What is the common name of Biscutella fontqueri?

Fontquer's Biscutella

What is the natural habitat of Biscutella fontqueri?

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-2676386: Based on the initial data import
Vernon Heywood (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heywood' in the authors string.
Emilio Guinea (1907-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guinea' in the authors string.