Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maroccana
ID:
127681

Status:
valid

Authors:
(P.H.Davis) Pelser

Source:
gcc

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Compositae Newslett. 44: 8 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127010



Common Names

  • Ragwort
  • St. James-wort
  • Moroccan Ragwort


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Synonyms

  • Senecio maroccanus P.H.Davis [unknown]

Description

Jacobaea maroccana (also called Moroccan Ragwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has long, lance-shaped leaves and yellow daisy-like flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Jacobaea maroccana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, stomachache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Jacobaea maroccana has yellow flowers with a diameter of 0.5-1 cm. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a single stem with thin, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jacobaea maroccana is a perennial plant native to Morocco. It is a low-maintenance plant that can be grown in a variety of soils and climates. It is best propagated from seeds, which should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. The seeds should germinate in 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Jacobaea maroccana

Jacobaea maroccana is native to Morocco and can be found in dry meadows and rocky areas.

Jacobaea maroccana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jacobaea maroccana?

Jacobaea maroccana

What type of plant is Jacobaea maroccana?

It is an annual herb

Where is Jacobaea maroccana found?

It is found in 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-88021: Based on the initial data import
Peter Hadland Davis (1918-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.H.Davis' in the authors string.
Pieter B. Pelser (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pelser' in the authors string.