Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 675 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000137246
Common Names
- Polyclonos Jurinea
- Jurinea Polyclonos
- Polyclonos
Synonyms
- Serratula polyclonos DC. [unknown]
- Carduus polyclonos Willd. [unknown]
- Jurinea polyclonos polyclonos [unknown]
- Carduus cyanoides Pall. [unknown]
- Carduus cyanoides polyclonos L. [unknown]
- Jurinea amplexicaulis (S.Gmel.) Bobrov [unknown]
- Carduus macropterus Fisch. ex Spreng. [unknown]
- Jurinea thyrsiflora Klokov [unknown]
- Centaurea amplexicaulis S.G.Gmel. [unknown]
Description
Jurinea polyclonos (also called many-headed knawel, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and Asia. It has small, linear leaves and white flowers. It grows in dry, well-drained soils in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Jurinea polyclonos is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Jurinea polyclonos is a small yellow or white flower with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Jurinea polyclonos is an annual herb native to Europe and Asia. It is easy to propagate from seed and can be sown directly in the garden. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and should be kept moist. It can also be propagated by division.
Where to Find Jurinea polyclonos
Jurinea polyclonos can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Jurinea polyclonos FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jurinea polyclonos?
Jurinea polyclonos
What is the common name of Jurinea polyclonos?
Many-branched Jurinea
What is the origin of Jurinea polyclonos?
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,