Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
incana
ID:
85375

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sw.) B.Nord.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 44: 66 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000084704



Common Names

  • Jacmaia
  • Gray Jacmaia
  • Hoary Jacmaia


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Synonyms

  • Senecio jamaicensis DC. [unknown]
  • Cineraria incana Sw. [unknown]
  • Gynoxys incana Less. [unknown]

Description

Jacmaia incana (also called Grey Jacmaia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows to a height of up to 30 cm. It is native to South America, and is found in dry, sandy soils in open, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Jacmaia incana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control. It has medicinal properties and can be used to treat digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Jacmaia incana is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jacmaia incana is an annual herb that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring or summer in a moist, well-draining soil.

Where to Find Jacmaia incana

Jacmaia incana is native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in dry, rocky habitats, such as cliffs and rocky outcrops.

Jacmaia incana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jacmaia incana?

Jacmaia incana

What is the common name of Jacmaia incana?

Hoary Jacmaia

What is the natural habitat of Jacmaia incana?

Dry, rocky hillsides

Species in the Jacmaia genus

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-41139: Based on the initial data import
Bertil Nordenstam (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Nord.' in the authors string.
Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.