Status:
valid
Authors:
Lack & S.Holzapfel
Source:
gcc
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 23(1-2): 185 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000007813
Common Names
- Picris conyzoides
- Bristly Oxtongue
- Conyzoides Hawkweed
Description
Picris conyzoides (also called Yellow-flowered Hawkweed, among many other common names) is an annual plant with yellow flowers that is native to Europe and North Africa. It prefers disturbed habitats and can be found in fields, roadsides, and waste areas.
Uses & Benefits
Picris conyzoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as a natural insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Picris conyzoides is a yellow, daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, black, four-angled seed. The seedlings are small, with four-angled leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Picris conyzoides is a hardy, drought-resistant plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation is by seed or division of clumps in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Picris conyzoides
Picris conyzoides is native to Europe and can be found in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.
Picris conyzoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Picris conyzoides?
Picris conyzoides
What is the common name of Picris conyzoides?
Conyza Daisy
What is the natural habitat of Picris conyzoides?
Grassy slopes and meadows
Species in the Picris genus
Picris junnanensis,
Picris barbarorum,
Picris scaberrima,
Picris hieracioides,
Picris evae,
Picris campylocarpa,
Picris conyzoides,
Picris strigosa,
Picris xylopoda,
Picris davurica,
Picris willkommii,
Picris divaricata,
Picris scabra,
Picris ohwiana,
Picris eichleri,
Picris manginiana,
Picris babylonica,
Picris asplenioides,
Picris rivularis,
Picris cupuligera,
Picris comosa,
Picris galilaea,
Picris wagenitzii,
Picris sinuata,
Picris albida,
Picris cyrenaica,
Picris burbidgeae,
Picris davurica,
Picris drummondii,
Picris junnanensis,
Picris hispidissima,
Picris kotschyi,
Picris hispanica,
Picris rhagadioloides,
Picris morrisonensis,
Picris sulphurea,
Picris nuristanica,
Picris olympica,
Picris angustifolia,
Picris compacta,
Picris bracteatus,
Picris longirostris,
Picris hieracioides,
Picris amalecitana,
Picris cyanocarpa,
Picris cyprica,
Picris squarrosa,
Picris humilis,
Picris pauciflora,
Picris helminthioides,
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
Sebastian Holzapfel: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Holzapfel' in the authors string.