Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
incana
ID:
566415

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ten.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Fl. Neapol. Prodr. App. 5 : 5ta. (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000565747



Common Names

  • Incana Biscutella
  • Incana Biscutella Plant
  • Incana Biscutella Flower


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Synonyms

  • Biscutella laevigata incana (Ten.) Fiori & Paol. [unknown]

Description

Biscutella incana (also called Hoary 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 incana 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, yellow, with four petals. Seed: small, black, oval-shaped. Seedlings: small, with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Biscutella incana 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 incana

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

Biscutella incana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Biscutella incana?

Biscutella incana

What type of plant is Biscutella incana?

It is a species of flowering plant in the family Brassicaceae.

What is the natural habitat of Biscutella incana?

It is native to Spain.

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,

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