Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
picroides
ID:
25413

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Scop. ex F.W.Schmidt

Source:
gcc

Year:
1795

Citation Micro:
Samml. Phys. Aufsätze Böhm. Naturgesch. 1: 275 (1795)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000024742



Common Names

  • Urospermum
  • Picroides
  • Bastard Toadflax


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Synonyms

  • Arnopogon asper Willd. [unknown]
  • Tragopogon asper L. [unknown]
  • Tragopogon aculeatus Moench [unknown]
  • Tragopogon picroides L. [unknown]
  • Tragopogon sonchifolius Salisb. [unknown]
  • Urospermum picroides asperum (L.) Duby [unknown]
  • Urospermum picroides picroides [unknown]
  • Urospermum capense Spreng. [unknown]
  • Arnopogon picroides Willd. [unknown]
  • Tragopogon capensis Jacq. [unknown]
  • Tragopogonodes picrodes Kuntze [unknown]
  • Urospermum picroides laeve Maire [unknown]
  • Arnopogon capensis Willd. [unknown]
  • Urospermum asperum DC. [unknown]
  • Tragopogon picridoides (L.) Willd. [unknown]

Description

Urospermum picroides (also called yellow-flowered hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 0.5 meters tall. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands and meadows. It has yellow flowers and deeply lobed, dark green leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Urospermum picroides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Urospermum picroides is yellow in color and has a unique star-shaped pattern. The seeds are small and brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Urospermum picroides is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best to sow the seeds in early spring or late fall. Division can be done in early spring or late summer. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in the desired location.

Where to Find Urospermum picroides

Urospermum picroides is found in the Mediterranean region of Europe.

Urospermum picroides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Urospermum picroides?

Urospermum picroides

What is the common name of Urospermum picroides?

Common Urospermum

What type of plant is Urospermum picroides?

Herb

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-123903: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Giovanni Antonio Scopoli (1723-1788): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Scop.' in the authors string.
Franz Willibald Schmidt (1764-1796): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.W.Schmidt' in the authors string.