Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jungioides
ID:
117870

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook. & Arn.) Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 12: 183 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000117199



Common Names

  • Jungle Paracalia
  • Jungioides Paracalia
  • Yunnan Paracalia


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Description

Paracalia jungioides (also called Jung's Paracalia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of western North America. It has yellow flowers and its leaves are deeply divided into lobes. It grows in dry, rocky areas, usually at high elevations.

Uses & Benefits

Paracalia jungioides is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, inflammation, and digestive disorders. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Paracalia jungioides is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a single row of petals. Its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paracalia jungioides is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Paracalia jungioides

Paracalia jungioides is native to South America and can be found in moist meadows and grasslands.

Paracalia jungioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Paracalia jungioides?

Paracalia jungioides

What is the common name of Paracalia jungioides?

Jungioides Paracalia

What is the typical habitat of Paracalia jungioides?

Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas

Species in the Paracalia genus

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-78566: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.