Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nuristanica
ID:
72872

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bornm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 108: 68 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000072201



Common Names

  • Picris nuristanica
  • Nuristan Hawkweed
  • Nuristan Picris


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Synonyms

  • Picris similis Vassiliev [unknown]
  • Picris afghanica Rech.f. & Köie [unknown]
  • Picris similis V.N.Vassil. [unknown]
  • Picris hieracioides indica DC. [unknown]
  • Picris nuristanica indica (DC.) Tzvelev [unknown]
  • Picris nuristanica chinensis Tzvelev [unknown]

Description

Picris nuristanica (also called Nuristan Bitterweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Afghanistan. It has opposite, ovate leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in rocky soils in grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Picris nuristanica is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Picris nuristanica is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, lance-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Picris nuristanica can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Picris nuristanica

Picris nuristanica is native to Afghanistan and can be found in grasslands and meadows.

Picris nuristanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Picris nuristanica?

Picris nuristanica

What is the common name of Picris nuristanica?

Nuristan Hawkweed

What is the natural habitat of Picris nuristanica?

Grassy slopes, meadows, and disturbed sites

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,