Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
drummondii
ID:
47656

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Holzapfel

Source:
gcc

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 23(1-2): 187 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000046985



Common Names

  • Drummond's Picris
  • Drummond's Hawkweed
  • Drummond's Picris Echioides


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Description

Picris drummondii (also called Picris, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a rosette of leaves and small white flowers. It prefers dry, sandy soils and is found in grasslands, scrublands, and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Picris drummondii is used as a medicinal herb to treat digestive issues, fever, and skin infections. It can also be used as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Picris drummondii has small yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin leaves that are green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Picris drummondii is a perennial plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or by division of the root clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer, and the seedlings should be thinned out when they are large enough to handle. Division of the root clumps can be done in spring or autumn. The divided clumps should be replanted immediately.

Where to Find Picris drummondii

Picris drummondii is native to North America and can be found in open grasslands and scrublands.

Picris drummondii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Picris drummondii?

Picris drummondii

What is the common name of Picris drummondii?

Drummond's Picris

What is the natural habitat of Picris drummondii?

It is found in dry, open areas, such as roadsides, pastures, and disturbed sites in the western United States.

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-14545: Based on the initial data import
Sebastian Holzapfel: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Holzapfel' in the authors string.