Jungia hirsuta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hirsuta
ID:
26713
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cuatrec.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 8: 48 (1954)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026042
Common Names
- Jungia hirsuta
- Hairy Jungia
- Hairy-fruited Jungia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Jungia hirsuta (also called Hairy Jungia, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 20 cm tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Jungia hirsuta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and is drought tolerant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Jungia hirsuta is yellow and the seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small and have a basal rosette of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Jungia hirsuta is a fast-growing, perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. For division, the plant should be divided into several sections and replanted in a well-draining soil mix. Once established, Jungia hirsuta requires little maintenance and can tolerate a wide range of soil types and climates.
Where to Find Jungia hirsuta
Jungia hirsuta can be found in Central Asia, including parts of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan.
Jungia hirsuta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jungia hirsuta?
Jungia hirsuta
What is the common name of Jungia hirsuta?
Hairy Jungia
What is the natural habitat of Jungia hirsuta?
Dry, sandy, open woods, clearings, and roadsides
Species in the Jungia genus
Jungia stuebelii, Jungia crenatifolia, Jungia schuerae, Jungia beckii, Jungia axillaris, Jungia ferruginea, Jungia karstenii, Jungia coarctata, Jungia hirsuta, Jungia discolor, Jungia weberbaueri, Jungia pringlei, Jungia gracilis, Jungia sellowii, Jungia glandulifera, Jungia sordida, Jungia rugosa, Jungia paniculata, Jungia fistulosa, Jungia vitocensis, Jungia pauciflora, Jungia fistulosa, Jungia woodii, Jungia spectabilis, Jungia calyculata, Jungia sordida, Jungia floribunda, Jungia ovata, Jungia polita, Jungia coarctata, Jungia mitis, Jungia gunnerifolia,
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
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:132426-2: Based on the initial data import