Status:
valid
Authors:
Kitam.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 30: 127 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000055033
Common Names
- Nepal Cicerbita
- Nepal Hawkweed
- Nepal Plumeless Thistle
Description
Cicerbita nepalensis (also called Nepal Cicerbita, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family. It has yellow flowers and deeply divided leaves. It is native to the Caucasus region and is found in meadows, pastures, and other open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Cicerbita nepalensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a bee forage plant due to its high nectar production. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cicerbita nepalensis is yellow and daisy-like, with many petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cicerbita nepalensis is an annual herb that grows in dry, sunny locations. It can be propagated by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. The seedlings should be thinned out to allow for adequate spacing between plants.
Where to Find Cicerbita nepalensis
Cicerbita nepalensis is found in the Himalayas of Nepal.
Cicerbita nepalensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cicerbita nepalensis?
Cicerbita nepalensis
What is the family of Cicerbita nepalensis?
Asteraceae
What is the distribution of Cicerbita nepalensis?
Himalayas
What is the habitat of Cicerbita nepalensis?
Grasslands and meadows
What is the flowering period of Cicerbita nepalensis?
June to August
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,