Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vulgaris
ID:
32546

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gaertn.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1791

Citation Micro:
Fruct. Sem. Pl. 2: 445 (1791)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000031875



Common Names

  • Jacobaea
  • Ragwort
  • Vulgaris Ragwort


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Description

Jacobaea vulgaris (also called Ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It has a single stem that grows up to 30 cm tall, with deeply lobed leaves and small yellow flowers. It prefers dry, sunny habitats such as meadows, roadsides, and open woods.

Uses & Benefits

Jacobaea vulgaris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a food source for livestock.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Jacobaea vulgaris sub. vulgaris
Jacobaea vulgaris sub. dunensis (Dumort.) Pelser & Meijden
Jacobaea vulgaris sub. gotlandica (Neuman) B.Nord.
Jacobaea vulgaris sub. pannonica Hodálová & Mered'a

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Jacobaea vulgaris has yellow flowers with a white centre. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are grey-green in colour.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jacobaea vulgaris is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or division. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a cold frame in the spring. When propagating from division, divide the clumps in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Jacobaea vulgaris

Jacobaea vulgaris is found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

Jacobaea vulgaris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jacobaea vulgaris?

Jacobaea vulgaris

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Jacobaea

What is the family of Jacobaea vulgaris?

Asteraceae

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-130819: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Gaertner (1732-1791): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gaertn.' in the authors string.