Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
lima
ID:
566521

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Fl. Germ. Excurs. : 661 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000565853



Common Names

  • Lima Biscutella
  • Lima Biscutella Plant
  • Lima Biscutella Flower


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Synonyms

  • Biscutella coronopifolia lusitanica (Jord.) Malag. [unknown]
  • Biscutella coronopifolia mediterranea (Jord.) Malag. [unknown]
  • Biscutella coronopifolia polyclada (Jord.) Olow. [unknown]
  • Biscutella glareosa Jord. [unknown]
  • Biscutella intricata Jord. [unknown]
  • Biscutella lamottei Jord. [unknown]
  • Biscutella lima mediterranea (Jord.) Rouy & Foucaud [unknown]
  • Biscutella lusitanica Jord. [unknown]
  • Biscutella lusitanica macrocarpa (Samp. ex Guinea) Olow. [unknown]
  • Biscutella mediterranea Jord. [unknown]
  • Biscutella petraea Jord. [unknown]
  • Biscutella polyclada Jord. [unknown]
  • Biscutella stricta Jord. [unknown]
  • Biscutella valentina intricata (Jord.) Govaerts [unknown]
  • Biscutella valentina lamottei (Jord.) Govaerts [unknown]
  • Biscutella valentina lusitanica (Jord.) Rivas Mart. [unknown]
  • Biscutella valentina mediterranea (Jord.) Rivas Mart. [unknown]
  • Biscutella laevigata mediterranea (Jord.) O.Bolòs & Masclans [unknown]

Description

Biscutella lima (also called Lima Biscutella, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and North Africa. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a single stem with a terminal inflorescence. It grows in dry, rocky slopes and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Biscutella lima 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 lima can be cultivated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Biscutella lima

Biscutella lima can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe.

Biscutella lima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Biscutella lima?

Biscutella lima

What are the common names of Biscutella lima?

Lima Biscutella

What is the natural habitat of Biscutella lima?

It is found in dry, rocky areas in 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,