Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vulgaris
ID:
81012

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pers. ex Cass.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1819

Citation Micro:
Dict. Sci. Nat., ed. 2. 12: 68 (1819)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000080341



Common Names

  • Crupina
  • Common Crupina
  • Vulgaris


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Synonyms

  • Crupina pauciflora Hoffmanns. & Link [unknown]
  • Crupina acuta Fritsch ex Janch. [unknown]
  • Centaurea vulgaris Pers. [unknown]
  • Crupina vulgaris vulgaris [unknown]
  • Centaurea tenuifolia Salisb. [unknown]
  • Crupina crupina H.Karst. [unknown]
  • Centaurea acuta Lam. [unknown]
  • Crupina brachypappa Jord. & Fourr. [unknown]
  • Crupina crupinastrum brachypappa (Jord. & Fourr.) Beauverd [unknown]
  • Crupina vulgaris vulgaris [unknown]
  • Cyanus lanceolatus Moench [unknown]
  • Crupina pauciflora Kar. & Kir. [unknown]
  • Serratula crupina Vill. [unknown]
  • Centaurea crupina L. [unknown]

Description

Crupina vulgaris (also called Common Crupina, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Crupina vulgaris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crupina vulgaris has small yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black, with a thin, papery coating. The seedlings are thin and wiry, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crupina vulgaris is a biennial herb native to Europe. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or greenhouse.

Where to Find Crupina vulgaris

Crupina vulgaris can be found in Europe, primarily in the Mediterranean region.

Crupina vulgaris FAQ

What are the common names of Crupina vulgaris?

Crupina vulgaris is commonly known as Common Crupina.

What is the natural habitat of Crupina vulgaris?

Crupina vulgaris is native to Europe and is found in dry, disturbed sites, grasslands, and roadsides.

What is the flower color of Crupina vulgaris?

Crupina vulgaris has pink to purple flowers.

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

Christiaan Hendrik Persoon (1761-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pers.' in the authors string.
Henri Cassini (1781-1832): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cass.' in the authors string.