Status:
valid
Authors:
Cerrate
Source:
gcc
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
Publ. Mus. Hist. Nat. "Javier Prado", Ser. B, Bot. 4: 22, tab. 3, fig. 1-7 (1951)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000035720
Common Names
- Weberbauer's Jungia
- Weberbauer's Daisy
- Weberbauer's Groundsel
Description
Jungia weberbaueri (also called Weberbauer's Jungia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and yellow-green flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures.
Uses & Benefits
Jungia weberbaueri is used for medicinal purposes such as treating fever, skin diseases, and digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Jungia weberbaueri is yellow in color. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Jungia weberbaueri is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to South America. It is best grown in well-drained, sandy soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, although division can also be used. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or greenhouse, and the seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Division can be done in spring or early summer and the divisions should be planted in a sandy, well-drained medium.
Where to Find Jungia weberbaueri
Jungia weberbaueri is found in the Andes Mountains of South America, particularly in Peru and Bolivia.
Jungia weberbaueri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jungia weberbaueri?
Jungia weberbaueri
What is the common name of Jungia weberbaueri?
Weberbauer's Jungia
What type of plant is Jungia weberbaueri?
Herbaceous plant
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,