Status:
valid
Authors:
Aiton
Source:
cmp
Year:
1789
Citation Micro:
Hort. Kew. 1: 315 (1789)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000564974
Common Names
- Beta patula
- Spreading Beet
- Spreading Beta
Synonyms
- Beta vulgaris patula (Aiton) Ford-Lloyd & J.T.Williams [unknown]
Description
Beta patula (also called Spreading Beet, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant species with small, yellow flowers and oval leaves. It is native to Europe, and is typically found growing in moist, fertile soils.
Uses & Benefits
Beta patula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Beta patula has small yellow flowers that are about 1/4 inch in diameter. The flowers are followed by small, dark blue berries. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Beta patula is an annual that can be propagated from seeds. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be kept in a warm and sunny location until they are ready to be transplanted.
Where to Find Beta patula
Beta patula is native to Europe, from France to Russia.
Beta patula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Beta patula?
Beta patula
What is the common name of Beta patula?
Patula Beets
What is the natural habitat of Beta patula?
Beta patula is native to the cloud forests of Colombia and Ecuador
Species in the Beta genus
Species in the Amaranthaceae family
Achyranthes arborescens,
Achyranthes aspera,
Achyranthes bidentata,
Achyranthes diandra,
Achyranthes fasciculata,
Achyranthes mangarevica,
Achyranthes marchionica,
Achyranthes margaretarum,
Achyranthes mutica,
Achyranthes splendens,
Achyranthes talbotii,
Achyranthes shahii,
Achyropsis avicularis,
Achyropsis filifolia,
Achyropsis fruticulosa,
Achyropsis gracilis,
Achyropsis laniceps,
Achyropsis leptostachya,
Acroglochin obtusifolia,
Acroglochin persicarioides,
Aerva artemisioides,
Aerva caudata,
Aerva congesta,
Aerva coriacea,
Aerva edulis,
Aerva glabrata,
Aerva humbertii,
Aerva javanica,
Aerva lanata,
Aerva leucura,
Aerva madagassica,
Aerva microphylla,
Aerva monsonia,
Aerva radicans,
Aerva revoluta,
Aerva sanguinolenta,
Aerva timorensis,
Aerva triangularifolia,
Aerva villosa,
Aerva wightii,
Agathophora alopecuroides,
Agriophyllum lateriflorum,
Agriophyllum latifolium,
Agriophyllum minus,
Agriophyllum montasirii,
Agriophyllum paletzkianum,
Agriophyllum squarrosum,
Allenrolfea occidentalis,
Allenrolfea patagonica,
Allenrolfea vaginata,