Status:
valid
Authors:
C.B.Clarke
Source:
gcc
Year:
1876
Citation Micro:
Compos. Ind. : 128 (1876)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000012177
Common Names
- Pulicaria wightiana
- Wight's Fleabane
- Wight Fleabane
Synonyms
- Callistephus heyneanus DC. [unknown]
- Callistephus wightianus DC. [unknown]
- Pulicaria hydrabadensis Lindl. ex DC. [unknown]
- Aster hydrabadensis Wall. [unknown]
- Aster indicus B.Heyne [unknown]
- Poloa wightiana DC. [unknown]
- Erigeron wightianus Wall. [unknown]
Description
Pulicaria wightiana (also called 'Wight's Pulicaria', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean. It grows up to 40 cm in height and has yellow flowers. It is found in moist, grassy habitats at elevations of up to 2,000 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Pulicaria wightiana is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pulicaria wightiana has small, yellow flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pulicaria wightiana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or early summer and keep the soil moist until germination occurs. Division can be done in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Pulicaria wightiana
Pulicaria wightiana is native to India and can be found in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu.
Pulicaria wightiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pulicaria wightiana?
Pulicaria wightiana
What is the common name of Pulicaria wightiana?
Wight's Fleabane
What is the natural habitat of Pulicaria wightiana?
Pulicaria wightiana is native to India and Sri Lanka
Species in the Pulicaria genus
Pulicaria glandulosa,
Pulicaria burchardii,
Pulicaria dumulosa,
Pulicaria baluchistanica,
Pulicaria salviifolia,
Pulicaria renschiana,
Pulicaria sericea,
Pulicaria stephanocarpa,
Pulicaria diffusa,
Pulicaria wightiana,
Pulicaria laciniata,
Pulicaria dysenterica,
Pulicaria rajputanae,
Pulicaria carnosa,
Pulicaria somalensis,
Pulicaria jaubertii,
Pulicaria canariensis,
Pulicaria clausonis,
Pulicaria hadramautica,
Pulicaria paludosa,
Pulicaria boissieri,
Pulicaria pulvinata,
Pulicaria attentuata,
Pulicaria glutinosa,
Pulicaria adenophora,
Pulicaria insignis,
Pulicaria aucheri,
Pulicaria volkonskyana,
Pulicaria stocksii,
Pulicaria argyrophylla,
Pulicaria samhanensis,
Pulicaria scabra,
Pulicaria gamal-eldiniae,
Pulicaria angustifolia,
Pulicaria aualites,
Pulicaria discoidea,
Pulicaria mauritanica,
Pulicaria guestii,
Pulicaria filaginoides,
Pulicaria steinbergii,
Pulicaria auranitica,
Pulicaria cylindrica,
Pulicaria aylmeri,
Pulicaria aromatica,
Pulicaria migiurtinorum,
Pulicaria mauritanica,
Pulicaria armena,
Pulicaria collenettei,
Pulicaria chrysantha,
Pulicaria foliolosa,
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,