Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
tingitana
ID:
138537

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roth

Source:
gcc

Year:
1787

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000137866



Common Names

  • Reichardia Tingitana
  • Tingitan Daisy
  • Tingitana Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Picridium tingitanum tingitanum [unknown]
  • Reichardia tingitana tingitana [unknown]
  • Picridium tingitanum tingitanum [unknown]
  • Reichardia tingitana (L.) Pau [unknown]
  • Scorzonera tingitana L. [unknown]
  • Picridium vulgare serioides Maire [unknown]
  • Picridium tingitanum Desf. [unknown]
  • Sonchus tingitanus Lam. [unknown]
  • Picridium orientale (L.) Desf. [deprecated]
  • Picridium vulgare maritimum (Ball) Batt. [unknown]
  • Reichardia tingitana mauritii Sennen [unknown]
  • Reichardia tingitana pinnatifida (Lag.) Pau & Font Quer [unknown]
  • Reichardia tingitana orientalis (L.) Maire [unknown]
  • Reichardia tingitana discolor (Pomel) Maire [unknown]
  • Picridium tingitanum (L.) DC. [deprecated]
  • Reichardia tingitana arabica (Hochst.) Asch. & Schweinf. [unknown]

Description

Reichardia tingitana (also called Tingitan Reichardia, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the mountains of North Africa and grows in alpine meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Reichardia tingitana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Reichardia tingitana sub. discolor (Pomel) Batt.
Reichardia tingitana sub. tingitana
Reichardia tingitana var. subintegra (Boiss.) Mamgain & R.R.Rao
Reichardia tingitana var. subintegra (Boiss.) Pamp.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Reichardia tingitana is a yellow-green disc floret, with a yellow-green center and a yellow-green outer ring. The seed is a small, dark brown achene, with a small tuft of white hairs at the tip. The seedlings are small and slender, with a single pair of cotyledons and a few long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Reichardia tingitana is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized once a year.

Where to Find Reichardia tingitana

Reichardia tingitana can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, and Spain.

Reichardia tingitana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Reichardia tingitana?

Reichardia tingitana

What is the common name of Reichardia tingitana?

Tingitana Pimpernel

What is the natural habitat of Reichardia tingitana?

Grasslands and disturbed sites

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