Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pumilum
ID:
4821

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jacq.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1771

Citation Micro:
Obs. 4: 3 (1771)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004150

Common Names

  • Pumilum Cichorium
  • Cichorium
  • Pumilum

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Description

Cichorium pumilum (also called 'Small Blue Sow-thistle', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and produces yellow flower heads with a diameter of 1–2 cm. It grows in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cichorium pumilum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat digestive issues, skin ailments, and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cichorium pumilum has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seed pods are long and thin. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cichorium pumilum is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or autumn. Seeds can also be used for propagation, but they require a period of cold stratification before they will germinate.

Where to Find Cichorium pumilum

Cichorium pumilum can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

Cichorium pumilum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cichorium pumilum?

Cichorium pumilum

What is the common name of Cichorium pumilum?

Dwarf Chicory

What is the natural habitat of Cichorium pumilum?

Cichorium pumilum is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands in Europe and North America.

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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