Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amalecitana
ID:
90207

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boiss.) Eig

Source:
gcc

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Palestine J. Bot., Jerusalem Ser. 1: 70 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000089536



Common Names

  • Amalecitan Picris
  • Amalecitan Bitter-weed
  • Amalecitan Hawkweed


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Synonyms

  • Hagioseris amalecitana Boiss. [unknown]
  • Hagioseris galilaea diffusa Boiss. [unknown]

Description

Picris amalecitana (also called Amalecitan Picris, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to the United States and Mexico and is found in dry, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Picris amalecitana has been used for centuries as a medicinal plant and for its anti-inflammatory properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Picris amalecitana has yellow flowers with a diameter of about 1 cm. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Picris amalecitana is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in the spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Picris amalecitana

Picris amalecitana is native to Europe and can be found in the countries of Greece, Italy, and Spain.

Picris amalecitana FAQ

What type of plant is Picris amalecitana?

Picris amalecitana is an annual herb.

Where does Picris amalecitana grow?

Picris amalecitana is native to North Africa and the Middle East.

What is the average height of Picris amalecitana?

Picris amalecitana typically grows to a height of 30-60 cm.

Species in the Picris genus

Picris junnanensis, Picris barbarorum, Picris scaberrima, Picris hieracioides, Picris evae, Picris campylocarpa, Picris conyzoides, Picris strigosa, Picris xylopoda, Picris davurica, Picris willkommii, Picris divaricata, Picris scabra, Picris ohwiana, Picris eichleri, Picris manginiana, Picris babylonica, Picris asplenioides, Picris rivularis, Picris cupuligera, Picris comosa, Picris galilaea, Picris wagenitzii, Picris sinuata, Picris albida, Picris cyrenaica, Picris burbidgeae, Picris davurica, Picris drummondii, Picris junnanensis, Picris hispidissima, Picris kotschyi, Picris hispanica, Picris rhagadioloides, Picris morrisonensis, Picris sulphurea, Picris nuristanica, Picris olympica, Picris angustifolia, Picris compacta, Picris bracteatus, Picris longirostris, Picris hieracioides, Picris amalecitana, Picris cyanocarpa, Picris cyprica, Picris squarrosa, Picris humilis, Picris pauciflora, Picris helminthioides,

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-45840: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Alexander Eig (1894-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eig' in the authors string.