Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
morrisonensis
ID:
70591

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hayata

Source:
gcc

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Formosan. 8: 72 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069920



Common Names

  • Picris Morrisonensis
  • Morrisonensis Picris
  • Morrison's Picris


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Description

Picris morrisonensis (also called 'Morrison's Hawkweed', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to China. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single flower head with yellow ray florets and yellow disc florets. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Picris morrisonensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Picris morrisonensis is a yellow, daisy-like flower head with numerous disk florets and a few ray florets. The seed is a small, black, flat achene with a pappus. The seedlings are slender, with a single stem and a few small, spiny leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Picris morrisonensis is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or by division. When grown from seed, the seeds should be sown in early spring in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in early spring or autumn. The plant prefers full sun and moist soil.

Where to Find Picris morrisonensis

Picris morrisonensis is native to East Asia and can be found in dry, rocky habitats. It is typically found in the wild in countries such as China, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan.

Picris morrisonensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Picris morrisonensis?

Picris morrisonensis

What is the common name of Picris morrisonensis?

Morrison's Picris

What is the natural habitat of Picris morrisonensis?

Picris morrisonensis is native to China.

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-26722: Based on the initial data import
Bunzō Hayata (1874-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hayata' in the authors string.