Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alpina
ID:
44668

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Moench

Source:
gcc

Year:
1794

Citation Micro:
Methodus : 587 (1794)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043997



Common Names

  • Jacobaea alpina
  • Alpine Ragwort
  • Mountain Ragwort


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Synonyms

  • Senecio alpinus alpinus [unknown]
  • Senecio cordatus cordatus [unknown]
  • Cineraria cordifolia cordifolia [unknown]
  • Senecio alpinus alpinus [unknown]
  • Cineraria alpina alpina [unknown]
  • Senecio cordifolius (Gouan) Clairv. [unknown]

Description

Jacobaea alpina (also called Alpine Ragwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the alpine regions of Europe and Asia. It has yellow flowers and grows in rocky, grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Jacobaea alpina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Jacobaea alpina sub. samnitum (Nyman) Peruzzi
Jacobaea alpina sub. alpina

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Jacobaea alpina is yellow in color and has a daisy-like shape. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have long stems with small, feathery leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jacobaea alpina can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Divisions should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. The plants should be grown in full sun and watered regularly.

Where to Find Jacobaea alpina

Jacobaea alpina is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, open areas such as prairies and deserts.

Jacobaea alpina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jacobaea alpina?

Jacobaea alpina

What is the common name of Jacobaea alpina?

Alpine Ragwort

What is the natural habitat of Jacobaea alpina?

Jacobaea alpina is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky outcrops in Europe.

Species in the Jacobaea genus

Jacobaea othonnae, Jacobaea incana, Jacobaea ambracea, Jacobaea paludosa, Jacobaea inops, Jacobaea borysthenica, Jacobaea mollis, Jacobaea carniolica, Jacobaea candida, Jacobaea auricula, Jacobaea abrotanifolia, Jacobaea vulgaris, Jacobaea raphanifolia, Jacobaea analoga, Jacobaea tibetica, Jacobaea ornata, Jacobaea aquatica, Jacobaea alpina, Jacobaea adonidifolia, Jacobaea nudicaulis, Jacobaea mouterdei, Jacobaea erratica, Jacobaea arnautorum, Jacobaea persoonii, Jacobaea gigantea, Jacobaea buschiana, Jacobaea lycopifolia, Jacobaea boissieri, Jacobaea maritima, Jacobaea korshinskyi, Jacobaea trapezuntina, Jacobaea uniflora, Jacobaea gibbosa, Jacobaea sandrasica, Jacobaea minuta, Jacobaea gallerandiana, Jacobaea subalpina, Jacobaea delphiniifolia, Jacobaea cannabifolia, Jacobaea ferganensis, Jacobaea schischkiniana, Jacobaea erucifolia, Jacobaea leucophylla, Jacobaea renardii, Jacobaea multibracteolata, Jacobaea maroccana, Jacobaea arenaria, Jacobaea cilicia, Jacobaea andrzejowskyi, Jacobaea ambigua,

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-142563: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Conrad Moench (1744-1805): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moench' in the authors string.