Status:
valid
Authors:
(Moris) Vis.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1847
Citation Micro:
Fl. Dalmat. 2 : 42 (1847)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000070221
Common Names
- Strum Crupina
- Strum Crupina
- Strum Crupina
Description
Crupina strum (also called Rough Crupina, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Southwestern United States and Northern Mexico. It grows in dry, rocky habitats, and has a woody stem with gray-green leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Crupina strum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and as a diuretic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Crupina strum has yellow flowers with a single row of petals and small, black seeds. The seedlings have narrow, linear leaves and a thin taproot.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crupina strum is a perennial herbaceous species that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Crupina strum
Crupina strum can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Crupina strum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crupina strum?
Crupina strum
What is the common name of Crupina strum?
Strum's crupina
What is the natural habitat of Crupina strum?
It is found in dry, rocky areas in the Mediterranean region.
Species in the Crupina 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,