Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mauritanica
ID:
45567

Status:
valid

Authors:
Coss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 22: 61, nomen (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000044896



Common Names

  • Pulicaria mauritanica
  • Mauritanian Fleabane
  • Mauritanian Pulicaria


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Description

Pulicaria mauritanica (also called Mauritanian Fleabane, among many other common names) is an annual plant in the Asteraceae family. It has yellow flowers and deeply-cut, toothed leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pulicaria mauritanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a beautiful yellow flower and is also used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pulicaria mauritanica has yellow flowers, small seeds and seedlings that are initially green and turn to yellow as they mature.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pulicaria mauritanica is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division of the root clump. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Pulicaria mauritanica

Pulicaria mauritanica is native to North Africa and the Middle East. It can be found in dry, sunny areas such as hillsides, rocky slopes, and open woodlands.

Pulicaria mauritanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pulicaria mauritanica?

Pulicaria mauritanica

What is the common name of Pulicaria mauritanica?

Mauritanian Fleabane

What is the natural habitat of Pulicaria mauritanica?

It is found in dry, open areas in the western United States

Species in the Pulicaria genus

Pulicaria glandulosa, Pulicaria burchardii, Pulicaria dumulosa, Pulicaria baluchistanica, Pulicaria salviifolia, Pulicaria renschiana, Pulicaria sericea, Pulicaria stephanocarpa, Pulicaria diffusa, Pulicaria wightiana, Pulicaria laciniata, Pulicaria dysenterica, Pulicaria rajputanae, Pulicaria carnosa, Pulicaria somalensis, Pulicaria jaubertii, Pulicaria canariensis, Pulicaria clausonis, Pulicaria hadramautica, Pulicaria paludosa, Pulicaria boissieri, Pulicaria pulvinata, Pulicaria attentuata, Pulicaria glutinosa, Pulicaria adenophora, Pulicaria insignis, Pulicaria aucheri, Pulicaria volkonskyana, Pulicaria stocksii, Pulicaria argyrophylla, Pulicaria samhanensis, Pulicaria scabra, Pulicaria gamal-eldiniae, Pulicaria angustifolia, Pulicaria aualites, Pulicaria discoidea, Pulicaria mauritanica, Pulicaria guestii, Pulicaria filaginoides, Pulicaria steinbergii, Pulicaria auranitica, Pulicaria cylindrica, Pulicaria aylmeri, Pulicaria aromatica, Pulicaria migiurtinorum, Pulicaria mauritanica, Pulicaria armena, Pulicaria collenettei, Pulicaria chrysantha, Pulicaria foliolosa,

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,