Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
laevigata
ID:
566427

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1771

Citation Micro:
Mant. Pl. 2: 225 (1771)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000565759



Common Names

  • Laevigata Biscutella
  • Laevigata Biscutella Plant
  • Laevigata Biscutella Flower


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Synonyms

  • Thlaspidium laevigatum Medik. [unknown]
  • Biscutella alpestris Waldst. & Kit. [unknown]
  • Biscutella alpicola Jord. [unknown]
  • Biscutella anchusifolia Marz. ex Rchb. [unknown]
  • Biscutella angustifolia Timb.-Lagr. [unknown]
  • Biscutella bucsecsi Simonk. [unknown]
  • Biscutella depressa Thom. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Biscutella glabra [Clairv.] [unknown]
  • Biscutella laevigata angustifolia Mach.-Laur. [unknown]
  • Biscutella laevigata angustifolia (Marchand) Heywood [unknown]
  • Biscutella laevigata asperifolia Neilr. [unknown]
  • Biscutella laevigata asperrima Schur [unknown]
  • Biscutella laevigata burnatii Bég. [unknown]
  • Biscutella laevigata cardonica O.Bolòs & Masclans [unknown]
  • Biscutella laevigata dentata Gren. & Godr. [unknown]
  • Biscutella laevigata emporitana O.Bolòs & Masclans [unknown]
  • Biscutella laevigata glabra (Clairv.) Gaudin [unknown]
  • Biscutella laevigata glabrescens Schur [unknown]
  • Biscutella laevigata illyrica Mach.-Laur. [unknown]
  • Biscutella laevigata integrata Gren. & Godr. [unknown]
  • Biscutella laevigata intermedia Arcang. [unknown]
  • Biscutella laevigata longifolia (Vill.) Rouy & Foucaud [unknown]
  • Biscutella laevigata lucida (Balb. ex DC.) Saut. [unknown]
  • Biscutella laevigata lucida (DC.) Posp. [unknown]
  • Biscutella laevigata lucida (Balb. ex DC.) Mach.-Laur. [unknown]
  • Biscutella laevigata macrocarpa Schur [unknown]
  • Biscutella laevigata macrocarpa Fritsch [unknown]
  • Biscutella laevigata montenegrina Rohlena [unknown]
  • Biscutella laevigata obcordata (Rchb.) Rchb. [unknown]
  • Biscutella laevigata pilosa Schur [unknown]
  • Biscutella laevigata queralbensis O.Bolòs & Masclans [unknown]
  • Biscutella laevigata riberensis O.Bolòs & Masclans [unknown]
  • Biscutella laevigata tirolensis Mach.-Laur. [unknown]
  • Biscutella laevigata tirolensis (Mach.-Laur.) Heywood [unknown]
  • Biscutella longifolia Vill. [unknown]
  • Biscutella longifolia angustifolia (Mach.-Laur.) Á.Löve & D.Löve [unknown]
  • Biscutella longifolia illyrica (Mach.-Laur.) Á.Löve & D.Löve [unknown]
  • Biscutella longifolia montenegrina (Rohlena) Á.Löve & D.Löve [unknown]
  • Biscutella longifolia tirolensis (Mach.-Laur.) Á.Löve & D.Löve [unknown]
  • Biscutella lucida Balb. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Biscutella lucida coriacea A.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Biscutella mediterranea pivroides (Jord.) Rouy & Foucaud [unknown]
  • Biscutella montenegrina Rohlena [unknown]
  • Biscutella obcordata Rchb. [unknown]
  • Biscutella oreites Jord. [unknown]
  • Biscutella picroides Jord. [unknown]
  • Biscutella riberensis (O.Bolòs & Masclans) Mateo & M.B.Crespo [unknown]
  • Biscutella saxatilis Spreng. [unknown]
  • Biscutella saxatilis Schleich. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Biscutella saxatilis obcordata (Rchb.) Rouy & Foucaud [unknown]
  • Biscutella seticarpa Simonk. [unknown]
  • Biscutella spathulata DC. [unknown]
  • Biscutella subspathulata Lam. [unknown]
  • Biscutella tergestina Jord. [unknown]
  • Biscutella timbalii Giraudias [unknown]
  • Biscutella tirolensis (Mach.) H.Hess, Landolt & Hirzel [unknown]
  • Biscutella valentina laevigata (L.) Grau & Klingenb. [unknown]
  • Biscutella valentina lucida (Balb. ex DC.) Govaerts [unknown]
  • Biscutella valentina montenegrina (Rohlena) Govaerts [unknown]
  • Biscutella varia collina Rouy & Foucaud [unknown]
  • Crucifera biscutella E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Biscutella laevigata laevigata [unknown]
  • Biscutella laevigata alpestris Hornem. [unknown]

Description

Biscutella laevigata (also called Smooth 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 laevigata 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 laevigata sub. austriaca (Jord.) Mach.-Laur.
Biscutella laevigata sub. kerneri Mach.-Laur.
Biscutella laevigata sub. varia (Dumort.) Rouy & Foucaud
Biscutella laevigata sub. raffaelliana Galasso & Banfi

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 laevigata 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 laevigata

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

Biscutella laevigata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Biscutella laevigata?

Biscutella laevigata

What type of plant is Biscutella laevigata?

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

What is the natural habitat of Biscutella laevigata?

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,

References