Status:
valid
Authors:
Brullo, Marcenò & Pavone
Source:
wcs
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 1: 137 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000814157
Common Names
- Jasione sphaerocephala
- Sphaerocephala Jasione
- Sphaerocephala Jasione
Description
Jasione sphaerocephala (also called Round-headed Sheep's-bit, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Campanulaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It is an annual herb that grows in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Jasione sphaerocephala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used in making herbal teas and infusions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Jasione sphaerocephala has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, with a thin, papery covering. The seedlings are small and delicate, with thin stems and small, dark green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Jasione sphaerocephala is an evergreen perennial that grows to a height of up to 30 cm. It prefers full sun and well-drained, sandy soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring and divisions taken in summer. The divisions should be taken from young, healthy plants and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.
Where to Find Jasione sphaerocephala
Jasione sphaerocephala is native to Spain and can be found in the Pyrenees Mountains.
Jasione sphaerocephala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jasione sphaerocephala?
Jasione sphaerocephala
What is the common name of Jasione sphaerocephala?
Sphaerocephalous Sheep's-bit
What is the family of Jasione sphaerocephala?
Campanulaceae
Species in the Jasione genus
Jasione orbiculata,
Jasione montana,
Jasione maritima,
Jasione supina,
Jasione penicillata,
Jasione crispa,
Jasione foliosa,
Jasione corymbosa,
Jasione laevis,
Jasione idaea,
Jasione heldreichii,
Jasione bulgarica,
Jasione cavanillesii,
Jasione sphaerocephala,
Species in the Campanulaceae family
Adenophora amurica,
Adenophora brevidiscifera,
Adenophora capillaris,
Adenophora changaica,
Adenophora coelestis,
Adenophora contracta,
Adenophora cordifolia,
Adenophora divaricata,
Adenophora elata,
Adenophora fusifolia,
Adenophora gmelinii,
Adenophora golubinzevaeana,
Adenophora grandiflora,
Adenophora hatsushimae,
Adenophora himalayana,
Adenophora hubeiensis,
Adenophora izuensis,
Adenophora jacutica,
Adenophora jasionifolia,
Adenophora khasiana,
Adenophora lamarkii,
Adenophora liliifolia,
Adenophora liliifolioides,
Adenophora lobophylla,
Adenophora longipedicellata,
Adenophora maximowicziana,
Adenophora micrantha,
Adenophora morrisonensis,
Adenophora nikoensis,
Adenophora ningxianica,
Adenophora palustris,
Adenophora pereskiifolia,
Adenophora petiolata,
Adenophora pinifolia,
Adenophora polyantha,
Adenophora potaninii,
Adenophora probatovae,
Adenophora remotidens,
Adenophora remotiflora,
Adenophora rupestris,
Adenophora rupincola,
Adenophora sinensis,
Adenophora stenanthina,
Adenophora stenophylla,
Adenophora stricta,
Adenophora sublata,
Adenophora takedai,
Adenophora tashiroi,
Adenophora taurica,
Adenophora trachelioides,