Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crupinoides
ID:
36112

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Desf.) Maire

Source:
gcc

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Jahandiez & Maire, Cat. Pl. Maroc 3: 818. 1934

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000035441

Common Names

  • Crupina
  • Crupina Volutaria
  • Volutaria Crupinoides

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Description

Volutaria crupinoides (also called Crupina-like Volutaria, among many other common names) is an annual plant with small, white flower heads. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Volutaria crupinoides is a plant used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat digestive issues, fever, and other ailments. It is also used as a food source and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Volutaria crupinoides is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, white, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Volutaria crupinoides is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is best to sow the seeds in spring or autumn and to keep the soil moist until germination. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can be divided into several sections and each section can be planted in a separate pot or in the ground.

Where to Find Volutaria crupinoides

Volutaria crupinoides is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the wild in Spain, Italy, Greece, and Turkey.

Volutaria crupinoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Volutaria crupinoides?

Volutaria crupinoides

What is the common name of Volutaria crupinoides?

Crupinoides

Where does Volutaria crupinoides grow?

Volutaria crupinoides is found in the Mediterranean region.

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-134282: Based on the initial data import
René Louiche Desfontaines (1750-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Desf.' in the authors string.
René Maire (1878-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maire' in the authors string.