Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
picroides
ID:
75462

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Roth

Source:
gcc

Year:
1787

Citation Micro:
Bot. Abh. Beobacht. : 35 (1787)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000074791



Common Names

  • Picroides Reichardia
  • Reichardia Picroides
  • Rough Hawkbit


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Description

Reichardia picroides (also called Small-flowered Mouse-ear, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Europe, where it is found in dry, rocky areas, such as grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Reichardia picroides is used as a medicinal plant, as an ornamental plant, and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Reichardia picroides has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Reichardia picroides is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from seed. The seeds should be planted in a well-drained soil and kept moist. It prefers full sun and can tolerate some shade. It is best to prune the plant in late summer to promote new growth.

Where to Find Reichardia picroides

Reichardia picroides is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed sites.

Reichardia picroides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Reichardia picroides?

Reichardia picroides

What is the common name of Reichardia picroides?

Sharp-fruited Puffball

What are the uses of Reichardia picroides?

It is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of food for livestock.

Species in the Reichardia genus

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-31506: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Albrecht Wilhelm Roth (1757-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roth' in the authors string.