Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hirta
ID:
17151

Status:
valid

Authors:
Less.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Syn. Gen. Compos. : 223 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000016480



Common Names

  • Hairy Jaegeria
  • Woolly Jaegeria
  • Hairy Hawkweed


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Synonyms

  • Spilanthes karvinskiana DC. [unknown]
  • Ceratocephalus sessilifolius Kuntze [unknown]
  • Acmella hirta Lag. [unknown]
  • Eclipta bellidioides Sch.Bip. ex S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Ceratocephalus karwinskianus Kuntze [unknown]
  • Spilanthes mariannao DC. [unknown]
  • Spilanthes sessilifolia Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Spilanthes sessilis Poepp. & Endl. [unknown]
  • Jaegeria repens DC. [unknown]
  • Macella hirta K.Koch [unknown]
  • Ceratocephalus sessilis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Jaegeria hirta hirta [unknown]
  • Jaegeria parviflora DC. [unknown]
  • Jaegeria hirta glabra Baker [unknown]
  • Jaegeria mnioides Kunth [unknown]
  • Jaegeria bellidioides Spreng. [unknown]
  • Ceratocephalus ecliptodes Kuntze [unknown]
  • Jaegeria discoidea Klatt [unknown]
  • Spilanthes hirta Steud. [unknown]
  • Spilanthes ecliptoides Gardner [unknown]
  • Ceratocephalus karvinskianus (DC.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Jaegeria hirta (also called Hairy Jaegeria, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to Europe and Asia. It has deeply-lobed, blue-green leaves and yellow flowers. It grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

Uses & Benefits

Jaegeria hirta is used as an ornamental plant and is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Jaegeria hirta has small yellow flowers with a dark center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a few leaves with a white downy covering.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jaegeria hirta can be propagated by seed or division of the root clumps. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Jaegeria hirta

Jaegeria hirta is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the countries surrounding the Mediterranean Sea.

Jaegeria hirta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jaegeria hirta?

Jaegeria hirta

What are the common names of Jaegeria hirta?

Hairy jaegeria, hairy jaegeria daisy, and common jaegeria

What is the natural habitat of Jaegeria hirta?

It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed sites

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,

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