Biscutella morisiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
morisiana
ID:
566577
Status:
valid
Authors:
Raffaelli
Source:
cmp
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Webbia 45: 26 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000565909
Common Names
- Morisiana Biscutella
- Morisiana Biscutella Plant
- Morisiana Biscutella Flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Biscutella morisiana (also called Moroccan Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to North Africa and the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and white flowers with yellow centers. It is found in dry, rocky and sandy soils in open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Biscutella morisiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Biscutella morisiana has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, bright green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Biscutella morisiana 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 morisiana
Biscutella morisiana can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe.
Biscutella morisiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Biscutella morisiana?
Biscutella morisiana
What are the common names of Biscutella morisiana?
Moris' Biscutella
What is the natural habitat of Biscutella morisiana?
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2676569: Based on the initial data import
Mauro Raffaelli (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raffaelli' in the authors string.