Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mucronifolia
ID:
133677

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boiss.) Anderb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 176(1-2): 110 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000133006



Common Names

  • Mountain Fleabane
  • Mountain Pulicaria
  • Mountain Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Platychaete mucronifolia Boiss. [unknown]
  • Pterochaete mucronifolia Boiss. [deprecated]

Description

Pulicaria mucronifolia (also called Pointed-leaved Fleabane, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that can grow up to 1 m tall. It is native to Europe and is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes and open woodlands. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Pulicaria mucronifolia is an ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pulicaria mucronifolia has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pulicaria mucronifolia is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It is easily propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize lightly in the spring.

Where to Find Pulicaria mucronifolia

Pulicaria mucronifolia is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky areas.

Pulicaria mucronifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pulicaria mucronifolia?

Pulicaria mucronifolia

What is the common name of Pulicaria mucronifolia?

Mucronate Fleabane

What is the growth habit of Pulicaria mucronifolia?

It is an annual herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves and small, yellow flowers

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,

References

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Arne A. Anderberg (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Anderb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:962588-1: Based on the initial data import