Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
megaphylla
ID:
121330

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Greenm.) H.Rob. & Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Novon 4(1): 50 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000120659



Common Names

  • Jessea Megaphylla
  • Hairy Jessea
  • Mountain Jessea


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Description

Jessea megaphylla (also called Large-leaved Jessea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m in height. It is native to Central America and grows in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Jessea megaphylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Jessea megaphylla has yellow-orange flower heads with yellow disc florets. Its seeds are small, black, and oblong with a tuft of white hairs at the tip. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped, serrated leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jessea megaphylla is a perennial plant that is native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures. It is also resistant to most pests and diseases.

Where to Find Jessea megaphylla

Jessea megaphylla is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in sunny, dry areas with sandy soils.

Jessea megaphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jessea megaphylla?

Jessea megaphylla

What type of plant is Jessea megaphylla?

It is a shrub

Where is Jessea megaphylla found?

It is found in the Mediterranean region

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-81909: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.
Jesse More Greenman (1867-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greenm.' in the authors string.