Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.Presl) B.Nord. & Greuter
Source:
gcc
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 36(2): 712 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028597
Common Names
- Jacobaea Candida
- Jacobaea
- Candida
Synonyms
- Cineraria nebrodensis Guss. [unknown]
- Cineraria nebrodensis nebrodensis [unknown]
- Cineraria candida C.Presl [unknown]
- Senecio ambiguus nebrodensis (Guss.) Peruzzi & N.G.Passal. [unknown]
- Jacobaea ambigua nebrodensis (Guss.) Peruzzi, N.G.Passal. & C.E.Jarvis [unknown]
- Senecio cineraria nebrodensis (Guss.) Mabb. [unknown]
- Senecio bicolor nebrodensis (Guss.) Chater [unknown]
Description
Jacobaea candida (also called White ragwort, among many other common names) is a biennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has a long, branching stem with yellow flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It is found in open, sunny areas of grasslands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Jacobaea candida is used for ornamental purposes in gardens and parks. Its leaves are also used in traditional medicine to treat skin ailments, and its flowers are used to make tea. It is also used as a food source, as its leaves are edible and can be cooked and eaten.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Jacobaea candida is yellow and tubular, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a rosette of leaves at the base.
Cultivation and Propagation
Jacobaea candida is a perennial herb that grows in dry, rocky areas. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Jacobaea candida
Jacobaea candida can be found in the Mediterranean region, particularly in the Iberian Peninsula, France, Italy, and Greece.
Jacobaea candida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jacobaea candida?
Jacobaea candida
What are the common names of Jacobaea candida?
Common names of Jacobaea candida include the White Ragwort and White Groundsel.
Where is Jacobaea candida found?
Jacobaea candida is found in Europe and North Africa.
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,