Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arachnoidea
ID:
86716

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bunge

Source:
gcc

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Flora 24(1): 157 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000086045



Common Names

  • Spiderwort
  • Cobweb Spiderwort
  • Cobwebby Spiderwort


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Synonyms

  • Jurinea talijevii Klokov [unknown]
  • Carduus mollis M.Bieb. [unknown]
  • Jurinea kasakorum Iljin [unknown]
  • Jurinea pluriceps K.Koch [unknown]

Description

Jurinea arachnoidea (also called Spiderwort, among many other common names) is an herb native to Europe and Asia. It grows in dry, sandy, and rocky soils, and is often found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. Its leaves are small and lance-shaped, and its flowers are purple and clustered.

Uses & Benefits

Jurinea arachnoidea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Jurinea arachnoidea is a yellow daisy-like flower with a white center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jurinea arachnoidea is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a light, sandy soil. Division should be done in the spring or autumn, taking care to divide the clumps into sections with plenty of roots. The plants should be planted in a sunny, well-drained position.

Where to Find Jurinea arachnoidea

Jurinea arachnoidea is native to Europe and can be found in open grasslands and scrublands.

Jurinea arachnoidea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jurinea arachnoidea?

Jurinea arachnoidea

What type of plant is Jurinea arachnoidea?

Herb

Where is Jurinea arachnoidea native to?

Europe

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

IPNI record: 226848-1: Originally associated with wfo-0001328616
Alexander Bunge (1803-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bunge' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:226848-1: Based on the initial data import