Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
intermedia
ID:
35664

Status:
valid

Authors:
Briq. & Cavill.

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000034993



Common Names

  • Crupina intermedia
  • Intermediate Crupina
  • Intermediate Star-thistle


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Synonyms

  • Centaurea crupina Desf. [unknown]

Description

Crupina intermedia (also called Intermediate Crupina, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It has a single stem that grows up to 40 cm tall and is covered with short hairs. The leaves are alternate, lanceolate, and have a serrated margin. The flowers are white and yellow, and the fruits are small, black, and globose. It grows in dry grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Crupina intermedia has non-medical uses as an ornamental plant and is also used to attract pollinators to gardens. It has benefits such as providing food for birds, bees, and other beneficial insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crupina intermedia has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and have multiple stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crupina intermedia is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. Water regularly and fertilize once a month during the growing season. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage re-blooming.

Where to Find Crupina intermedia

Crupina intermedia is native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky slopes.

Crupina intermedia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crupina intermedia?

Crupina intermedia

What is the common name of Crupina intermedia?

Intermediate Crupina

What is the natural habitat of Crupina intermedia?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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,

References

John Isaac Briquet (1870-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Briq.' in the authors string.
François Georges Cavillier (1868-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cavill.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:200609-1: Based on the initial data import