Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cupuligera
ID:
32041

Status:
valid

Authors:
Walp.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Syst. 1(3): 461 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000031370



Common Names

  • Picris cupuligera
  • Cupuligera Picris
  • Picris Cupuligera


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Synonyms

  • Picris pitardiana Gand. [unknown]
  • Spitzelia cupuligera Durieu [unknown]

Description

Picris cupuligera (also called Cupuligera hawkweed, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few branches. The leaves are lanceolate and serrated, and the flowers are yellow. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Picris cupuligera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal herb to treat skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Picris cupuligera has yellow flowers with a conical shape and a long, thin stem. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Picris cupuligera is a perennial herb native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be pruned back in late winter to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Picris cupuligera

Picris cupuligera can be found in the western Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.

Picris cupuligera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Picris cupuligera?

Picris cupuligera

What type of plant is Picris cupuligera?

Picris cupuligera is an annual herb.

Where does Picris cupuligera grow?

Picris cupuligera grows in the Mediterranean region.

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,

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