Status:
valid
Authors:
(Boiss. & Hausskn.) Anderb.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 176(1-2): 110 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000095450
Common Names
- Velutina Fleabane
- Fleabane
- Velutina
Description
Pulicaria velutina (also called Velvet Fleabane, among many other common names) is an annual plant of the Asteraceae family. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It is native to Europe and grows in dry grasslands, meadows and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Pulicaria velutina is an ornamental plant that can be used in flower beds and borders. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to butterflies and bees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pulicaria velutina is a yellow, daisy-like flower with yellow-tipped ray florets. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pulicaria velutina is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best propagated in the spring or fall. To propagate from seed, scatter the seeds on the surface of a prepared seedbed and lightly cover them with soil. Water the seedbed regularly until the seedlings emerge. Transplant the seedlings to their permanent location when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Pulicaria velutina
Pulicaria velutina is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the grasslands and scrublands of the area.
Pulicaria velutina FAQ
What are the common names of Pulicaria velutina?
Common names of Pulicaria velutina include velvet fleabane, velvet daisy, and velvet hawkweed.
What is the growth habit of Pulicaria velutina?
Pulicaria velutina is a perennial herb that grows in clumps and can reach up to 2 feet in height.
What is the native range of Pulicaria velutina?
Pulicaria velutina is native to Europe, Asia, and North America.
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,