Status:
valid
Authors:
Nyman
Source:
gcc
Year:
1855
Citation Micro:
Syll. Fl. Eur. : 53 (1855)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000013271
Common Names
- Willkomm's Picris
- Willkomm's Hawkweed
- Willkomm's Ox-Tongue
Synonyms
- Spitzelia willkommii Sch.Bip. [unknown]
- Spitzelia willkommii Sch.Bip. ex Willk. [unknown]
Description
Picris willkommii (also called Willkomm's Picris, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It is a low-growing plant, with stems reaching up to 30 cm in height. It has small, yellow flowers, and is typically found in grassy meadows and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Picris willkommii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Picris willkommii has small yellow flowers with a single row of petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Picris willkommii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Cultivation requires full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Picris willkommii
Picris willkommii is native to Spain and can be found in the provinces of Andalusia, Aragon, Castilla-La Mancha, and Valencia. It is typically found in open, sunny areas such as roadsides, fields, and disturbed areas.
Picris willkommii FAQ
What are the common names of Picris willkommii?
Common names of Picris willkommii include Willkomm's Hawkweed and Willkomm's Ox-tongue
What is the natural habitat of Picris willkommii?
Picris willkommii is native to Ethiopia and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.
What is the blooming period of Picris willkommii?
Picris willkommii blooms from June to August.
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,