Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stuebelii
ID:
4882

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hieron.) Crisci

Source:
gcc

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Argent. Bot. 13: 341 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004211



Common Names

  • Stuebel's Jungia
  • Jungia
  • Stuebel's


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Description

Jungia stuebelii (also called 'Stuebel's jungia', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters tall. It is native to Central America, specifically Costa Rica, and is found in humid montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Jungia stuebelii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Jungia stuebelii has yellow flowers with dark centers. The seed pods are long and thin. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jungia stuebelii is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or autumn. Seeds can also be used for propagation, but they require a period of cold stratification before they will germinate.

Where to Find Jungia stuebelii

Jungia stuebelii can be found in the mountains of Central and South America, including the Andes and the Sierra Madre Occidental.

Jungia stuebelii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jungia stuebelii?

Jungia stuebelii

What is the family of Jungia stuebelii?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Jungia stuebelii?

Stuebel's Jungia

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-104056: Based on the initial data import
Georg Hans Emmo Wolfgang Hieronymus (1846-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hieron.' in the authors string.
Jorge Víctor Crisci (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Crisci' in the authors string.