Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
lyrata
ID:
566547

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1771

Citation Micro:
Mant. Pl. 2: 354 (1771)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000565879



Common Names

  • Lyrata Biscutella
  • Lyrata Biscutella Plant
  • Lyrata Biscutella Flower


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Synonyms

  • Biscutella apula lyrata (L.) Parl. [unknown]
  • Biscutella apula microcarpa (DC.) Casp. [unknown]
  • Biscutella didyma lyrata (L.) Coss. [unknown]
  • Biscutella didyma lyrata (L.) Batt. [unknown]
  • Biscutella didyma lyrata (L.) Thell. [unknown]
  • Biscutella lyrata laxiflora (Presl) Raffaelli [unknown]
  • Biscutella lyrata scutulata Hall [unknown]
  • Biscutella microcarpa DC. [unknown]
  • Biscutella patulipes Jord. [unknown]
  • Biscutella scutulata Boiss. & Reut. [unknown]
  • Biscutella tumidula Lag. ex DC. [unknown]

Description

Biscutella lyrata (also called Lyre-leaved Biscutella, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with a basal rosette. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Biscutella lyrata 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 lyrata 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 lyrata

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

Biscutella lyrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Biscutella lyrata?

Biscutella lyrata

What are the common names of Biscutella lyrata?

Lyre-leaved Biscutella

What is the natural habitat of Biscutella lyrata?

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,

References