Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crocata
ID:
61450

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 53: 218. 1926

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000060779

Common Names

  • Lycoseris
  • Lycoseris Crocata
  • Lycoseris Plant

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Description

Lycoseris crocata (also called Crooked Lycoseris, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a single stem with a few leaves. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Lycoseris crocata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and is also used in traditional medicine for treating digestive and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lycoseris crocata is a small yellow flower with 5 petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lycoseris crocata is a perennial plant native to Europe. It is easy to propagate by division of the clumps in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in dry soils. It can also be propagated from seed, though this is not always reliable.

Where to Find Lycoseris crocata

Lycoseris crocata is native to South Africa and can be found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky slopes.

Lycoseris crocata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lycoseris crocata?

Lycoseris crocata

What is the common name of Lycoseris crocata?

Scarlet Lycoseris

Where is Lycoseris crocata found?

Lycoseris crocata 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-17818: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.