Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
boissieri
ID:
74087

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Pelser

Source:
gcc

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Compositae Newslett. 44: 5 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000073416



Common Names

  • Boissier's Ragwort
  • Boissier's Groundsel
  • Boissier's Senecio


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Synonyms

  • Senecio boissieri DC. [unknown]
  • Senecio granatensis Boiss. [unknown]

Description

Jacobaea boissieri (also called Boissier's Ragwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow daisy-like flowers. It is typically found in dry meadows, pastures, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Jacobaea boissieri has been used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, inflammation, and fever. It is also used as an ornamental plant for landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Jacobaea boissieri is a small yellow flower with a yellow center and white petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jacobaea boissieri is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is a low-maintenance plant that is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Jacobaea boissieri

Jacobaea boissieri is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the wild in areas such as Spain, Portugal, and Italy.

Jacobaea boissieri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jacobaea boissieri?

Jacobaea boissieri

What is the natural habitat of Jacobaea boissieri?

It is native to the Mediterranean region.

What is the flowering period of Jacobaea boissieri?

It flowers from April to June.

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-30158: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Pieter B. Pelser (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pelser' in the authors string.