Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scabra
ID:
42891

Status:
valid

Authors:
Druce

Source:
gcc

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Rep. Bot. Soc. Exch. Club Brit. Isles 4(Suppl. 2): 642 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000042220



Common Names

  • Pulicaria scabra
  • Scabra Pulicaria
  • Pulicaria Scabra


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Synonyms

  • Pulicaria erigeroides DC. [unknown]
  • Pulicaria capensis capensis [unknown]
  • Pulicaria capensis erigeroides (DC.) Harv. [unknown]
  • Pulicaria capensis DC. [unknown]
  • Erigeron scabrum Thunb. [unknown]
  • Erigeron scaber Thunb. [unknown]
  • Inula capensis Spreng. [unknown]

Description

Pulicaria scabra (also called Rough fleabane, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Europe, and is found in dry, open areas and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pulicaria scabra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Pulicaria scabra flower is a yellow-orange disc-shaped flower head, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a long, white pappus. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped, light green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pulicaria scabra is an annual herb native to Europe and North Africa. It can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or early summer.

Where to Find Pulicaria scabra

Pulicaria scabra is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in meadows, pastures, and grasslands.

Pulicaria scabra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pulicaria scabra?

Pulicaria scabra

What is the common name of Pulicaria scabra?

Rough fleabane

Where is Pulicaria scabra found?

Pulicaria scabra is found in Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia

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