Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alata
ID:
139041

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cass.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1822

Citation Micro:
Dict. Sci. Nat., ed. 2. 24: 288 (1822)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000138370



Common Names

  • Jurinea Alata
  • Winged Jurinea
  • Winged Meadow-grass


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Synonyms

  • Carduus alatus D.Don [unknown]
  • Serratula lyrata Besser [unknown]
  • Serratula alata Desf. [unknown]

Description

Jurinea alata (also called alpine fleabane, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to the Alps, from France to Austria, and is found in alpine habitats such as meadows and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Jurinea alata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Jurinea alata is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jurinea alata is an annual plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in late spring or early summer and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and placed in a warm, moist environment until rooted.

Where to Find Jurinea alata

Jurinea alata is found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Jurinea alata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jurinea alata?

Jurinea alata

What is the common name of Jurinea alata?

Winged jurinea

What is the natural habitat of Jurinea alata?

Grassy areas, meadows, and pastures

Species in the Jurinea genus

Jurinea eriobasis, Jurinea kapelkinii, Jurinea korotkovae, Jurinea kopetensis, Jurinea karategina, Jurinea radians, Jurinea pinnata, Jurinea spiridonovii, Jurinea catharinae, Jurinea mesopotamica, Jurinea antoninae, Jurinea merxmuelleri, Jurinea stenophylla, Jurinea carduicephala, Jurinea kuraminensis, Jurinea karabugasica, Jurinea venusta, Jurinea helichrysifolia, Jurinea kaschgarica, Jurinea praetermissa, Jurinea shahrestanica, Jurinea abolinii, Jurinea iljinii, Jurinea cretacea, Jurinea pineticola, Jurinea multiflora, Jurinea algida, Jurinea cadmea, Jurinea creticola, Jurinea fedtschenkoana, Jurinea salicifolia, Jurinea capusii, Jurinea karatavica, Jurinea woronowii, Jurinea robusta, Jurinea gilliatii, Jurinea pteroclada, Jurinea bucharica, Jurinea multiloba, Jurinea caespitans, Jurinea sosnowskyi, Jurinea stoechadifolia, Jurinea semenowii, Jurinea glycacantha, Jurinea persimilis, Jurinea staehelinae, Jurinea elbursensis, Jurinea grossheimii, Jurinea kultiassovii, Jurinea lipskyi,

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-99018: Based on the initial data import
Henri Cassini (1781-1832): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cass.' in the authors string.