Status:
valid
Authors:
Rusby
Source:
gcc
Year:
1907
Citation Micro:
Bull. New York Bot. Gard. 4: 401 (1907)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000065275
Common Names
- Jungia
- Pauciflora
- Many-flowered Jungia
Synonyms
- Jungia herzogiana J.Kost. [unknown]
Description
Jungia pauciflora (also called Few-Flowered Jungia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has yellow flowers and grows in dry, sandy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Jungia pauciflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a food source for livestock, and for its medicinal properties. It is believed to have anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and anti-bacterial properties.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Jungia pauciflora sub. pauciflora
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Jungia pauciflora flower is a small, yellow flower with five petals. Its seeds are small and brown. The seedlings are thin and light green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Jungia pauciflora is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or seed. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination.
Where to Find Jungia pauciflora
Jungia pauciflora can be found in the western United States, from California to Oregon and east to Nevada and Utah.
Jungia pauciflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jungia pauciflora?
Jungia pauciflora
What is the family of Jungia pauciflora?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Jungia pauciflora?
Few-flowered Jungia
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,