Status:
valid
Authors:
(Chenevard) Galasso & Bartolucci
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Nat. Hist. Sci. 2(2): 95 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330326
Common Names
- Jacobaea Insubrica
- Italian Ragwort
- Italian Groundsel
Description
Jacobaea insubrica (also called 'Insubric Jacobaea', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 meters in height. It is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Jacobaea insubrica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Jacobaea insubrica has small, yellow flowers and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Jacobaea insubrica is an annual plant native to Europe. It is best grown in a well-drained, sandy soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by seed in the fall.
Where to Find Jacobaea insubrica
Jacobaea insubrica is native to Europe and can be found in the wild in countries such as France, Germany, and Italy.
Jacobaea insubrica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jacobaea insubrica?
Jacobaea insubrica
What is the family of Jacobaea insubrica?
Asteraceae
What is the native range of Jacobaea insubrica?
Italy
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,