Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
raphanifolia
ID:
566608

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poir.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1789

Citation Micro:
Voy. Barbarie 2: 198 (1789)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000565940



Common Names

  • Raphanifolia Biscutella
  • Raphanifolia Rocket Candytuft
  • Raphanifolia Wallflower


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Synonyms

  • Biscutella radicata Coss. & Durieu [unknown]
  • Biscutella radicosa Willk. & Lange [unknown]
  • Biscutella raphanifolia ditrichocarpa Maire [unknown]
  • Biscutella raphanifolia genuina Maire [unknown]
  • Biscutella raphanifolia orivillosa Maire [unknown]

Description

Biscutella raphanifolia (also called Raphanifolia 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 raphanifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Biscutella raphanifolia var. algeriensis (Jord.) A.Vicente, M.Á.Alonso & M.B.Crespo

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Biscutella raphanifolia has white or pale pink flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and brown. The seedlings are small and thin with a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Biscutella raphanifolia 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 raphanifolia

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

Biscutella raphanifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Biscutella raphanifolia?

Biscutella raphanifolia

What type of plant is Biscutella raphanifolia?

It is an annual herb

Where is Biscutella raphanifolia found?

It is found 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