Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
ossolana
ID:
749544

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Raffaelli & Baldoin) Landolt

Source:
ksu

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Fl. Indicativa : 268 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000748877



Common Names

  • Biscutella Ossolana
  • Ossolana Biscutella
  • Biscutella Ossolana


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Description

Biscutella ossolana (also called 'Alpine Biscutella', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Alps and other mountainous regions of Europe. It has small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Biscutella ossolana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Biscutella ossolana has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Biscutella ossolana is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-drained soil. Once established, Biscutella ossolana requires minimal care and can tolerate dry conditions.

Where to Find Biscutella ossolana

Biscutella ossolana is native to the Alps and can be found in rocky, alpine habitats.

Biscutella ossolana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Biscutella ossolana?

Biscutella ossolana

What are the common names of Biscutella ossolana?

Ossola Biscutella

What is the natural habitat of Biscutella ossolana?

Biscutella ossolana is found in dry, rocky areas in the Alps.

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

Elias Landolt (1926-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Landolt' in the authors string.
Mauro Raffaelli (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raffaelli' in the authors string.
Lucilla Baldoin: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baldoin' in the authors string.