Status:
valid
Authors:
(Spreng.) Veldkamp
Source:
gcc
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Compositae Newslett. 44: 6 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000131584
Common Names
- Gnaphalium Jacobaea
- Jacobaea Gnaphalioides
- Rabbit's-foot Cudweed
Description
Jacobaea gnaphalioides (also called Gnaphalium, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America, and is found in humid and wet forests. It has yellow flowers, and its leaves are lanceolate and serrated.
Uses & Benefits
Jacobaea gnaphalioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover in dry areas. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Jacobaea gnaphalioides is yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center and white petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Jacobaea gnaphalioides is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Jacobaea gnaphalioides
Jacobaea gnaphalioides is native to the Mediterranean region, including Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.
Jacobaea gnaphalioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jacobaea gnaphalioides?
Jacobaea gnaphalioides
What is the common name of Jacobaea gnaphalioides?
Gnaphalioid jacobaea
What is the natural habitat of Jacobaea gnaphalioides?
Jacobaea gnaphalioides is found in dry, rocky, and grassy areas of the Mediterranean region
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,