Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pringlei
ID:
25015

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Greenm.) Strother

Source:
gcc

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 33: 28 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000024344



Common Names

  • Pringlei Jefea
  • Jefea Pringlei
  • Pringlei Jefea


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Synonyms

  • Zexmenia pringlei Greenm. [unknown]

Description

Jefea pringlei (also called Pringle's leonotis, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with white flowers and lanceolate leaves. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico and is found in dry, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Jefea pringlei has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb to treat a variety of ailments. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Jefea pringlei has yellow flowers with a single row of petals. The seeds are small and black with a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings are thin and upright with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jefea pringlei is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation from seed is best done in spring or early summer. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer and should be placed in moist soil or a potting mix.

Where to Find Jefea pringlei

Jefea pringlei can be found in Mexico and Guatemala.

Jefea pringlei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jefea pringlei?

Jefea pringlei

What is the common name of Jefea pringlei?

Pringle's woody aster

Where is Jefea pringlei native to?

It is native to the southeastern United States.

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-123524: Based on the initial data import
Jesse More Greenman (1867-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greenm.' in the authors string.
John Lance Strother (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Strother' in the authors string.