Common crupina (Crupina vulgaris, Dict. Sci. Nat., ed. 2. 12: 68 (1819))

Family: Asteraceae

Author: Pers. ex Cass.

Bibliography: Dict. Sci. Nat., ed. 2. 12: 68 (1819)

Year: 1819

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Crupina

Vegetable: False

Observations: Europe to Medit. and NW. India

Description

Common crupina, scientifically known as Crupina vulgaris, is a plant species belonging to the Asteraceae family. This species was first documented in the “Dictionnaire des Sciences Naturelles” in its second edition, volume 12, page 68, published in the year 1819, with the authority attributed to Persoon ex Cassini.

Native to a broad range extending from Europe to the Mediterranean regions and reaching northwest India, Common crupina thrives in these diverse climates. The regions it inhabits are characterized by a variety of environmental conditions, suggesting that the plant is highly adaptable.

Crupina vulgaris is recognized for its typical features common to the Asteraceae family. This family, known for its composite flower heads and a wide variety of species, includes many plants that are significant in ecology and horticulture. As a member of this family, Common crupina shares similar characteristics with many other well-known plants.

In its native habitats, Common crupina is often found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed sites such as roadsides and fields. The plant’s ability to establish itself in these areas indicates its resilience and capability to compete with other vegetation.

Through extensive observation, it has been noted that Common crupina can have various ecological impacts, especially in regions where it is considered invasive. In some places outside its native range, this plant has been observed to aggressively spread, potentially outcompeting local flora and altering plant community dynamics.

Efforts to understand and manage Crupina vulgaris are ongoing, as researchers and botanists seek to mitigate its spread in non-native areas while appreciating its role and ecological adaptations in its native habitats. The widespread distribution and variable impact of Common crupina make it a significant subject of study within the field of botany.

Common Names

Eng: bearded creeper, common crupina, bearded-creeper, false saw-wort
Deu: gewöhnlicher schlüpfsame, gewöhnlicher schlupfsame
En: Common crupina, False Saw-wort, Morocco knapweed, Starry scabious, Crupina, Bearded creeper, Bearded-creeper
Bg: Обикновена крупина
Zh: 半毛菊
Cs: Chrpinka obecná
De: Gewöhnlicher Schlupfsame, Gewöhnlicher Schlüpfsame
It: Crupina comune

Synonyms

• Centaurea crupina (L.)
• Centaurea acuta (Lam.)
• Crupina vulgaris f. brachypappa ((Jord. & Fourr.) Rouy)
• Crupina vulgaris var. typica (Beauverd)
• Crupina vulgaris var. alpestris ((Arv.-Touv.) R.C.V.Douin)
• Crupina vulgaris var. brachypappa ((Jord.) R.C.V.Douin)
• Crupina vulgaris subsp. brachypappa ((Jord. & Fourr.) Beauverd)
• Crupina vulgaris var. vallesiaca (Beauverd)
• Crupina oligantha (Tschern.)
• Crupina pauciflora (Kar. & Kir.)
• Crupina vulgaris f. alpestris ((Arv.-Touv.) Rouy)
• Serratula crupina ((L.) Vill.)
• Crupina acuta (Fritsch ex Janch.)
• Crupina brachypappa (Jord. & Fourr.)
• Crupina alpestris (Arv.-Touv.)
• Cyanus lanceolatus (Moench)
• Crupina crupina ((L.) H.Karst.)

Distribution

• Afghanistan (native)
• Albania (native)
• Algeria (native)
• Bulgaria (native)
• Corse (native)
• Czechoslovakia (native)
• France (native)
• Germany (native)
• Greece (native)
• Hungary (native)
• India (native)
• Iran (native)
• Iraq (native)
• Italy (native)
• Kazakhstan (native)
• Krym (native)
• Morocco (native)
• North Caucasus (native)
• Pakistan (native)
• Poland (native)
• Portugal (native)
• Romania (native)
• Sardegna (native)
• South European Russi (native)
• Spain (native)
• Switzerland (native)
• Tadzhikistan (native)
• Transcaucasus (native)
• Turkey (native)
• Turkey-in-Europe (native)
• Turkmenistan (native)
• Ukraine (native)
• Uzbekistan (native)
• West Himalaya (native)
• Xinjiang (native)
• Yugoslavia (native)
• California (introduced)
• Idaho (introduced)
• Masachusettes (introduced)
• Oregon (introduced)
• Washington (introduced)

Additional Images

Flower

Taken May 22, 2022 by Giacomo Candido (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 14, 2022 by Bruno Mounier (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 22, 2022 by Giacomo Candido (cc-by-sa)

Taken Apr 29, 2021 by Daniel Barthelemy (cc-by-sa)

Taken Apr 29, 2021 by Daniel Barthelemy (cc-by-sa)

Leaf

Taken Jun 5, 2019 by Maria Taria (cc-by-sa)

Taken Sep 17, 2021 by S R (cc-by-sa)

Taken Apr 17, 2022 by Marina D’Ascoli (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 5, 2021 by Erol Ridvan Cocoi (cc-by-sa)

Taken Apr 29, 2021 by Daniel Barthelemy (cc-by-sa)

Habit

Taken May 10, 2019 by Marta Cuerva (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 22, 2022 by Giacomo Candido (cc-by-sa)

Bark

Taken May 28, 2022 by Stefana Popova (cc-by-sa)

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Sources

• WFO (No URL)
• IPNI (No URL)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/3149965)
• POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:200616-1)
• PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Crupina vulgaris Pers. ex Cass.)

Specifications

Growth habit: Forb/herb

Growth

Bloom months: [‘may’, ‘jun’, ‘jul’]