Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longirostris
ID:
85269

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sch.Bip.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Mus. Senckenberg. iii. (1839) 60.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000084598



Common Names

  • Long-beaked Picris
  • Long-beaked Hawkweed
  • Long-beaked Oxtongue


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Synonyms

  • Picris damascena desertorum (Nábělek) Agnew [unknown]
  • Picris damascena damascena [unknown]
  • Picris damascena blancheana (Boiss.) Eig [unknown]
  • Picris damascena Boiss. & Gaill. ex Boiss. [unknown]
  • Picris blancheana Boiss. [unknown]

Description

Picris longirostris (also called 'Long-beaked Hawkweed' and 'Long-beaked Picris', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South Africa. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in grasslands and dry savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Picris longirostris is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Picris longirostris is a yellow, daisy-like flower with long, thin petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with yellow flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Picris longirostris is an annual herb native to Europe and Asia. It can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F). It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Picris longirostris

Picris longirostris is native to Europe and can be found in Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Romania, and Spain.

Picris longirostris FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Picris longirostris?

Picris longirostris is native to the Mediterranean region.

What are the medicinal uses of Picris longirostris?

Picris longirostris has traditionally been used to treat digestive issues, skin inflammation, and respiratory problems.

What is the growth habit of Picris longirostris?

Picris longirostris is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters in height.

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