Status:
valid
Authors:
Iljin
Source:
gcc
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Glavn. Bot. Sada R.S.F.S.R. v. 58 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000078691
Common Names
- Jurinea tortisquamea
- Tortisquamea Jurinea
- Jurinea
Description
Jurinea tortisquamea (also called Torti-squamea Jurinea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with yellow flowers and small, linear leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, pastures, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Jurinea tortisquamea is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and landscaping. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues, fever, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Jurinea tortisquamea has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered together. The seeds are small and black, with a white tuft of hairs at one end. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Jurinea tortisquamea is a perennial herb native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Jurinea tortisquamea
Jurinea tortisquamea is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes.
Jurinea tortisquamea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jurinea tortisquamea?
Jurinea tortisquamea
What are the common names of Jurinea tortisquamea?
Tortoise-shell jurinea, tortoise-shell-flower
What is the growth habit of Jurinea tortisquamea?
It is an upright, clump-forming perennial
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,