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
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.
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 Volutaria genus
Volutaria saharae,
Volutaria muricata,
Volutaria tubuliflora,
Volutaria abyssinica,
Volutaria crupinoides,
Volutaria tubiflora,
Volutaria albicaulis,
Volutaria lippii,
Volutaria sinaica,
Volutaria belouini,
Volutaria boranensis,
Volutaria djiboutensis,
Volutaria bollei,
Volutaria lippii,
Volutaria dhofarica,
Volutaria canariensis,
Volutaria maroccana,
Volutaria muricata,
Volutaria socotrensis,
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,