Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polycephala
ID:
33312

Status:
valid

Authors:
Formánek

Source:
gcc

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Verh. Naturf. Vereins Brünn 34: 299 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000032641



Common Names

  • Jurinea polycephala
  • Many-headed Jurinea
  • Polycephalous Jurinea


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Synonyms

  • Jurinea stojanovii Iljin [unknown]
  • Jurinea bipinnata Adam. [unknown]

Description

Jurinea polycephala (also called Many-Headed Jurinea, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to California. It grows in dry, sandy areas and has yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Jurinea polycephala is a low-maintenance plant that can be used as a ground cover or in rock gardens. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Jurinea polycephala flower is a yellow, daisy-like flower. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves that are linear and lanceolate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jurinea polycephala is a perennial plant native to California and Baja California. It is a low-growing plant with small, yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. It is easy to propagate from seed and cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Jurinea polycephala

Jurinea polycephala is found in the Mediterranean region of Europe.

Jurinea polycephala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jurinea polycephala?

Jurinea polycephala

What type of plant is Jurinea polycephala?

Jurinea polycephala is an annual herb

What is the growth habit of Jurinea polycephala?

Jurinea polycephala is a low-growing, spreading plant

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-131563: Based on the initial data import
Eduard Formánek (1845-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Formánek' in the authors string.