Status:
valid
Authors:
Kirschl.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1855
Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Hist. Nat. Strasbourg iv. [n. xv.] t. 1 (1855)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002634
Common Names
- Cicerbita plumieri
- Plumieri Cicerbita
- Cicerbita
Synonyms
- Lactuca brevirostra Dulac [unknown]
- Agathyrsus plumieri D.Don [unknown]
- Mulgedium orbelicum Velen. [unknown]
- Lactuca plumieri Gren. & Godr. [unknown]
- Mulgedium plumieri DC. [unknown]
- Sonchus acanthifolius [Clairv.] [unknown]
- Lactucopsis plumieri Sch.Bip. ex Vis. [unknown]
- Crepis orbelica Velen. [unknown]
- Sonchus plumieri L. [unknown]
- Cicerbita orbelica (Velen.) Hayek [unknown]
- Lactucopsis plumierii (L.) Sch.Bip. ex Vis. [unknown]
- Sonchus acanthoides Steud. [unknown]
- Sonchus cichoraceus Moench [unknown]
Description
Cicerbita plumieri (also called blue sow thistle, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and North Africa. It has small, blue flowers and grows to a height of 1-2 feet. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in open woodlands, grasslands, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Cicerbita plumieri is a flowering plant that is often used in gardens and landscaping. It is known for its bright purple flowers and its ability to attract butterflies and other pollinators. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cicerbita plumieri has small white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cicerbita plumieri is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division should be done in early spring or late summer.
Where to Find Cicerbita plumieri
Cicerbita plumieri is native to Europe and can be found in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.
Cicerbita plumieri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cicerbita plumieri?
Cicerbita plumieri
What is the common name of Cicerbita plumieri?
Blue Toadflax
What is the natural habitat of Cicerbita plumieri?
Meadows, pastures, and roadsides
Species in the Cicerbita genus
Cicerbita macrophylla,
Cicerbita plumieri,
Cicerbita pancicii,
Cicerbita acuminata,
Cicerbita prenanthoides,
Cicerbita persica,
Cicerbita bourgaei,
Cicerbita nuristanica,
Cicerbita crambifolia,
Cicerbita roborowskii,
Cicerbita chiangdaoensis,
Cicerbita alpina,
Cicerbita deltoidea,
Cicerbita crassicaulis,
Cicerbita kossinskyi,
Cicerbita nepalensis,
Cicerbita azurea,
Cicerbita sonchifolia,
Cicerbita olgae,
Cicerbita garrettii,
Cicerbita brassicifolia,
Cicerbita mulgedioides,
Cicerbita madatapensis,
Cicerbita songarica,
Cicerbita thianschanica,
Cicerbita scoparia,
Cicerbita boissieri,
Cicerbita putii,
Cicerbita violaefolia,
Cicerbita adenophora,
Cicerbita variabilis,
Cicerbita racemosa,
Cicerbita auriculiformis,
Cicerbita zhenduoi,
Cicerbita ladyginii,
Cicerbita neglecta,
Cicerbita astorensis,
Cicerbita gilgitensis,
Cicerbita benthamii,
Cicerbita chitralensis,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,