Picris compacta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
compacta
ID:
80889
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Holzapfel
Source:
gcc
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 23(1-2): 185 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000080218
Common Names
- Compact Picris
- Compact Hawkweed
- Compact Ox-tongue
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Picris compacta (also called Compact picris, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a woody taproot and grows up to 0.5 m tall. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces yellow flowers. It typically grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Picris compacta is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating digestive disorders and skin ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Picris compacta has small, yellow flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Picris compacta is an evergreen perennial that grows up to 1 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Picris compacta
Picris compacta is found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, and Greece.
Picris compacta FAQ
What is the lifespan of Picris compacta?
The lifespan of Picris compacta is up to 5 years.
What is the ideal temperature for Picris compacta?
The ideal temperature for Picris compacta is between 60-80 degrees Fahrenheit.
What type of soil does Picris compacta need?
Picris compacta needs well-draining, sandy soil with a pH of 6.5-7.5.
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-3679: Based on the initial data import
Sebastian Holzapfel: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Holzapfel' in the authors string.