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
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.
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 Urospermum 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,