Status:
valid
Authors:
(Desf.) DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 677 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000072087
Common Names
- Humilis Jurinea
- Humilis Ragwort
- Humilis Groundsel
Synonyms
- Saussurea mollis Spreng. [unknown]
- Jurinea pyrenaica Gren. & Godr. [unknown]
- Jurinea humilis bocconei (Guss.) DC. [unknown]
- Carduus mollis Gouan [unknown]
- Jurinea humilis humilis [unknown]
- Jurinea humilis humilis [unknown]
- Serratula subacaulis Poir. [unknown]
- Jurinea humilis pyrenaica (Godr. & Gren.) Malag. [unknown]
- Jurinea gouanii Rouy [unknown]
- Serratula humilis Desf. [unknown]
- Jurinea humilis gouanii (Rouy) P.Fourn. [unknown]
- Serratula mollis Cav. [unknown]
Description
Jurinea humilis (also called Dwarf Jurinea, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It has yellow flowers that bloom from April to June. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Jurinea humilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Jurinea humilis has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and spindly.
Cultivation and Propagation
Jurinea humilis is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the root clump. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Jurinea humilis
Jurinea humilis can be found in the Mediterranean region, particularly in southern Europe.
Jurinea humilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jurinea humilis?
Jurinea humilis
What is the common name of Jurinea humilis?
Dwarf Jurinea
What is the natural habitat of Jurinea humilis?
Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands
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,