Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
angustifolia
ID:
77822

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 7(1): 130 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000077151



Common Names

  • Narrow-leaved Hawkweed
  • Narrow-leaved Picris
  • Narrow Picris


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Description

Picris angustifolia (also called 'Narrow-leaved Picris', among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.5m tall. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands and meadows. It has small, narrow, green leaves and small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Picris angustifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever and stomachache.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Picris angustifolia sub. carolorum-henricorum (Lack) S.Holzapfel
Picris angustifolia sub. angustifolia
Picris angustifolia sub. merxmuelleri Lack & S.Holzapfel

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Picris angustifolia has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf with a serrated edge.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Picris angustifolia is a perennial herb that is native to North America. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Picris angustifolia

Picris angustifolia is native to Europe and can be found in the countries of Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Ukraine.

Picris angustifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Picris angustifolia?

Picris angustifolia

What is the common name of Picris angustifolia?

Narrow-leaved Hawkweed

What is the natural habitat of Picris angustifolia?

Open grassland, scrub and rocky places

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