Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
intybus
ID:
81342

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 813 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000080671

Common Names

  • Chicory
  • Succory
  • Coffee Weed

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Synonyms

  • Cichorium commune Pall. [unknown]
  • Cichorium perenne Stokes [unknown]
  • Cichorium cosnia Buch.-Ham. [unknown]
  • Cichorium glabratum C.Presl [unknown]
  • Cichorium divaricatum Heldr. ex Nyman [unknown]
  • Cichorium byzantinum Clem. [unknown]
  • Cichorium officinale Gueldenst. ex Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Cichorium intybus sativum Bisch. [unknown]
  • Cichorium rigidum Salisb. [unknown]
  • Cichorium intybus sylvestre Bisch. [unknown]
  • Cichorium byzantinum Clementi [unknown]
  • Cichorium illyricum borb. [unknown]
  • Cichorium intybus illyricum (borb.) Jáv. [unknown]
  • Cichorium casnia Wall. [unknown]
  • Cichorium callosum Pomel [unknown]
  • Cichorium intybus glabratum (C.Presl) Wagenitz & U.Bedarff [unknown]
  • Cichorium intybus glabrum (C.Presl) Gren. & Godr. [unknown]
  • Hieracium cichorium E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Cichorium hirsutum Gren. [unknown]
  • Cichorium intybus intybus [unknown]
  • Cichorium sylvestre Garsault [unknown]
  • Cichorium casnia C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Cichorium intybus glabratum (C.Presl) Batt. [unknown]
  • Cichorium cicorea Dumort. [unknown]
  • Cichorium balearicum Porta [unknown]
  • Cichorium intybus callosum (Pomel) Maire [unknown]
  • Cichorium intybus glabratum (C.Presl) Arcang. [unknown]
  • Cichorium intybus sativum (Bisch.) Janch. [unknown]
  • Cichorium intybus foliosum (Hegi) Janch. [unknown]
  • Cichorium intybus balearicum (Porta) Gand. [deprecated]
  • Cichorium intybus sativum (Bisch.) Janch. [unknown]
  • Cichorium intybus glaucum (Hoffmanns. & Link) Tzvelev [unknown]
  • Cichorium intybus intybus [unknown]
  • Cichorium intybus longipes Faure & Maire [unknown]
  • Cichorium glaucum Hoffmanns. & Link [unknown]
  • Cichorium intybus radicosum Alef. [unknown]
  • Cichorium intybus callosum (Pomel) Batt. [unknown]
  • Cichorium intybus foliosum Hegi [unknown]
  • Cichorium intybus sylvestre (Bisch.) Janch. [unknown]
  • Cichorium intybus crispum Makino [unknown]
  • Cichorium caeruleum Gilib. [unknown]
  • Cichorium intybus alba Farw. [unknown]
  • Cichorium intybus rubicunda Farw. [unknown]
  • Cichorium sylvestre Lam. [unknown]
  • Cichorium intybus intybus [unknown]
  • Cichorium intybus glabratum (C.Presl) Gren. & Godr. [unknown]
  • Cichorium intybus balearica (Porta) Gand. [unknown]
  • Cichorium intybus eglandulosum Freyn & Sint. [unknown]

Description

Cichorium intybus (also called Chicory, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Europe, North Africa and parts of Asia. It grows in grasslands, disturbed habitats, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cichorium intybus is used as a medicinal plant, as a source of food for livestock, and as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cichorium intybus sub. spicatum I.Ricci

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cichorium intybus is a bright blue-purple color, with a single ring of ray florets surrounding a yellow center. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cichorium intybus is a biennial plant native to Europe. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through seed, which should be sown in a flat and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be thinned to about 6 inches apart and kept well-watered until established.

Where to Find Cichorium intybus

Cichorium intybus can be found in dry, sandy soils in the Mediterranean region.

Cichorium intybus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cichorium intybus?

Cichorium intybus

What type of plant is Cichorium intybus?

It is an annual herb

Where is Cichorium intybus found?

It is found in Europe and Asia

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,

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