Status:
valid
Authors:
(Bourg. ex Coss.) Pelser
Source:
gcc
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Compositae Newslett. 44: 5 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000029991
Common Names
- Jacobaea auricula
- Jacobaea
- Auricula
Synonyms
- Senecio auricula Bourg. ex Coss. [unknown]
- Senecio auricula auricula [unknown]
- Senecio auricula auricula [unknown]
- Senecio auricula castellanus J.Ascaso & Pedrol [unknown]
- Senecio auricula sicoricus (O.Bolòs & Vigo) J.Ascaso & Pedrol [unknown]
- Senecio auricula sicoricus O.Bolòs & Vigo [unknown]
Description
Jacobaea auricula (also called Golden ragwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and parts of Asia. It has small, oval leaves and yellow flowers. It typically grows in dry, sunny areas such as grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Jacobaea auricula is a species of plant native to Europe. It is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it produces small yellow flowers and has attractive foliage. It is also used in landscaping, as it can be used as a hedge or a windbreak. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Jacobaea auricula has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together in a head. The seeds are small, brown, and slightly oval shaped. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a pair of opposite, oblong-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Jacobaea auricula is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Jacobaea auricula
Jacobaea auricula is native to Europe, and can be found in grassy meadows and open woodlands.
Jacobaea auricula FAQ
What is the growth rate of Jacobaea auricula?
Jacobaea auricula is a slow-growing shrub, typically reaching heights of 2-3 feet in 10 years.
What is the ideal soil type for Jacobaea auricula?
Jacobaea auricula prefers well-drained, loamy soil with a pH of 6.0-7.5.
What is the best climate for Jacobaea auricula?
Jacobaea auricula is best suited for climates with mild winters and cool summers.
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,