Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rammii
ID:
134595

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Greene) B.G.Baldwin

Source:
gcc

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Novon 9(4): 465 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000133924



Common Names

  • Jensia
  • Rammii Jensia
  • Jensia Rammii


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Description

Jensia rammii (also called Ramm's rockcress, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the western United States and northern Mexico. It has small white flowers and grows in rocky soils, often in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Jensia rammii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Jensia rammii is yellow, with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small, black in color, and have a diameter of 1-2 mm. The seedlings are light green, with a single stem and a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jensia rammii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.

Where to Find Jensia rammii

Jensia rammii is native to South Africa and can be found in rocky outcrops.

Jensia rammii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jensia rammii?

Jensia rammii

What is the common name of Jensia rammii?

Ramm's Jensia

Where is Jensia rammii native to?

South America

Species in the Jensia genus

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-94723: Based on the initial data import
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.
Bruce Gregg Baldwin (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.G.Baldwin' in the authors string.