Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sosn.) B.Nord. & Greuter
Source:
gcc
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 36(2): 712 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000067438
Common Names
- Jacobaea Buschiana
- Busch's Jacobaea
- Busch Jacobaea
Synonyms
- Senecio buschianus Sosn. [unknown]
Description
Jacobaea buschiana (also called Scotch thistle, among many other common names) is a species of thistle in the family Asteraceae. It is a biennial or short-lived perennial herb that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Jacobaea buschiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Jacobaea buschiana is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center and white petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Jacobaea buschiana is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is best grown in cooler climates and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. It is drought tolerant once established. Deadheading spent flowers will encourage further blooms.
Where to Find Jacobaea buschiana
Jacobaea buschiana is native to Central Asia, and can be found in parts of Russia, Kazakhstan, and Mongolia.
Jacobaea buschiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jacobaea buschiana?
Jacobaea buschiana
What is the family of Jacobaea buschiana?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Jacobaea buschiana?
Bushy ragwort
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,