Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
patula
ID:
565642

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

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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.

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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 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,

References