Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
sclerocarpa
ID:
566627

Status:
valid

Authors:
Revel

Source:
cmp

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 25: 78 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000565959



Common Names

  • Sclerocarpa Biscutella
  • Sclerocarpa Rocket Candytuft
  • Sclerocarpa Wallflower


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Synonyms

  • Biscutella lamottei sclerocarpa (Revel) Rouy & Foucaud [unknown]
  • Biscutella valentina sclerocarpa (Revel) Govaerts [unknown]

Description

Biscutella sclerocarpa (also called Sclerocarpous Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky and sandy soils in open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Biscutella sclerocarpa 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 sclerocarpa 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 sclerocarpa 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 sclerocarpa

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

Biscutella sclerocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Biscutella sclerocarpa?

Biscutella sclerocarpa

What type of plant is Biscutella sclerocarpa?

It is an annual herb

Where is Biscutella sclerocarpa 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,

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