Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vulgaris
ID:
133439

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gaertn.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1791

Citation Micro:
461 1791

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000132768



Common Names

  • Common Fleabane
  • Common Pulicaria
  • Rough Fleabane


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Description

Pulicaria vulgaris (also called Common Fleabane, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a thick, woody stem and grows up to 0.5 meters in height. It has small, white flowers and is found in dry, rocky areas and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Pulicaria vulgaris is used in ornamental gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pulicaria vulgaris is yellow in color and has a single row of petals. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pulicaria vulgaris is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Pulicaria vulgaris

Pulicaria vulgaris is native to Europe and parts of Asia, including in the countries of Germany, Austria, and Turkey.

Pulicaria vulgaris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pulicaria vulgaris?

Pulicaria vulgaris

What is the common name of Pulicaria vulgaris?

Common Fleabane

What is the family of Pulicaria vulgaris?

Asteraceae

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-93600: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Gaertner (1732-1791): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gaertn.' in the authors string.