Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elegans
ID:
79449

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Steven) DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
675

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000078778



Common Names

  • Elegant Jurinea
  • Elegant Cudweed
  • Elegant Cottonweed


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Synonyms

  • Serratula elegans Steven [unknown]

Description

Jurinea elegans (also called Elegant jurinea, among many other common names) is an annual plant in the daisy family. It has long, narrow leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in meadows, pastures, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Jurinea elegans is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Jurinea elegans is small, white, and tubular with five petals. The seed is small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jurinea elegans is a perennial herb that is easy to propagate from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in late summer. The seed should be sown in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted in spring. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Jurinea elegans

Jurinea elegans is native to Europe and parts of Asia. It can be found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Jurinea elegans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jurinea elegans?

Jurinea elegans

What are the common names of Jurinea elegans?

Elegant Jurinea

What is the natural habitat of Jurinea elegans?

Jurinea elegans is native to the Middle East and is found in dry grasslands, steppes, and disturbed areas.

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

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Christian von Steven (1781-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steven' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:226919-1: Based on the initial data import