Family: Asteraceae
Author: (Moris) Vis.
Bibliography: Fl. Dalmat. 2: 42 (1847)
Year: 1847
Status: accepted
Rank: species
Genus: Crupina
Vegetable: False
Observations: Switzerland to Medit. and W. Iran
Description
False saw-wort, scientifically known as Crupina crupinastrum, is a noteworthy plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. First described in the comprehensive botanical text, Fl. Dalmat. in 1847, the plant owes its detailed classification to the botanist Moris, with further elaboration by Vis.
Geographically, the False saw-wort boasts an expansive distribution range. It can be commonly found gracing regions extending from Switzerland, traversing through the Mediterranean, and reaching as far as Western Iran. This spread implies a versatile adaptability to varying climates and terrains within these zones.
The Asteraceae family, which Crupina crupinastrum forms part of, includes a multitude of species known for their characteristic flower heads composed of a central disc surrounded by ray florets. True to its family traits, the False saw-wort presents a similar floral architecture, contributing to the biodiversity and ecological tapestry of its native habitats.
Given its broad presence across notable regions in Europe and Asia, False saw-wort plays an integral role in the local ecosystems, offering not just aesthetic value, but potentially participating in intricate ecological interactions with pollinators and other plant species. While detailed studies on its ecological roles may still unfold, its current documentation marks it as a species of interest for botanists and ecologists alike.
Common Names
Deu: falscher schlüpfsame
Eng: false saw-wort
En: False Saw-wort, Southern Crupina
Fr: Crupine du Midi
De: Falscher Schlüpfsame
He: דרדית מצויה
It: Crupina mediterranea
: False saw-wort
Synonyms
- Crupina vulgaris var. microcephala (Ledeb.)
- Crupina vulgaris subsp. morisii ((Rouy) P.Fourn.)
- Crupina vulgaris f. morisii (Rouy)
- Crupina crupinastrum subsp. morisii (P.Fourn.)
- Crupina crupinastrum var. subinclusa (Rouy)
- Crupina vulgaris subsp. crupinastrum ((Moris) Batt.)
- Centaurea crupinastrum (Moris)
- Crupina matae (P.Palau)
- Crupina crupinastrum f. visianii (Rouy)
- Crupina morisii (Boreau)
- Crupina zuccarinii (Bunge ex Nyman)
- Crupina crupinastrum var. matae ((P.Palau) Font Quer ex O.Bolòs & Vigo)
- Centaurea crupina var. maculata (Pers.)
Distribution
- Albania (native)
- Algeria (native)
- Baleares (native)
- Bulgaria (native)
- Corse (native)
- Cyprus (native)
- East Aegean Is. (native)
- Egypt (native)
- France (native)
- Greece (native)
- Iran (native)
- Iraq (native)
- Italy (native)
- Kriti (native)
- Lebanon-Syria (native)
- Libya (native)
- Morocco (native)
- North Caucasus (native)
- Palestine (native)
- Sardegna (native)
- Sicilia (native)
- Spain (native)
- Switzerland (native)
- Transcaucasus (native)
- Tunisia (native)
- Turkey (native)
- Turkey-in-Europe (native)
- Yugoslavia (native)
Additional Images
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Flower
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Taken Mar 31, 2018 by Dorotheos Dorotheou (cc-by-sa)
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Leaf
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Taken Apr 19, 2013 by Tela Botanica − Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jun 1, 2010 by Martin Bishop (cc-by-sa)
Taken May 18, 2021 by Benito Soto Fernando (cc-by-sa)
Taken Apr 19, 2013 by Tela Botanica − Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)
Habit
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Taken May 15, 2015 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)
Taken Jun 1, 2010 by Martin Bishop (cc-by-sa)
Taken May 3, 2013 by Tela Botanica − Liliane Roubaudi (cc-by-sa)
Fruit
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Other
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Taken Jan 1, 1970 by Photoflora – L’Abbé COSTE (©)
Taken Apr 15, 2008 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)
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Bark
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Taken Apr 19, 2013 by Tela Botanica − Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)
Taken Apr 19, 2013 by Tela Botanica − Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)
Sources
- WFO (No URL)
- IPNI (No URL)
- GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/3149958)
- POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:200608-1)
- PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Crupina crupinastrum (Moris) Vis.)