Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
scaposa
ID:
566626

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sennen ex Mach.-Laur.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Bot. Arch. 13: 93 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000565958



Common Names

  • Scaposa Biscutella
  • Scaposa Rocket Candytuft
  • Scaposa Wallflower


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Synonyms

  • Biscutella intermedia scaposa (Sennen) Malag. [unknown]
  • Biscutella laevigata scaposa (Senn. ex Mach.-Laur.) O.Bolòs & F.Mascians [unknown]
  • Biscutella laevigata scaposa (Sennen ex Mach.-Laur.) Romo [unknown]
  • Biscutella longiseta Sennen [unknown]
  • Biscutella macroclada Sennen [unknown]
  • Biscutella nana Rouy & Foucaud [unknown]
  • Biscutella pratensis Timb.-Lagr. [unknown]
  • Biscutella saxatilis Endr. ex Willk. & Lange [unknown]
  • Biscutella strictifolia Pau ex Guinea [unknown]
  • Biscutella subscaposa Sennen ex Guinea [unknown]

Description

Biscutella scaposa (also called Scapose 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 scaposa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Biscutella scaposa 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 scaposa is a small, perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers bright, indirect light and moist soil. Water regularly and fertilize every two weeks during the growing season. Propagation is done by division of the rhizome or by seed.

Where to Find Biscutella scaposa

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

Biscutella scaposa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Biscutella scaposa?

Biscutella scaposa

What type of plant is Biscutella scaposa?

It is an annual herb

Where is Biscutella scaposa 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2676613: Based on the initial data import
Frère Sennen (1861-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sennen' in the authors string.
B. Machatschki-Laurich: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mach.-Laur.' in the authors string.