Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
sphaerocephala
ID:
814823

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

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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.

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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 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-352207: Based on the initial data import
Salvatore Brullo (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brullo' in the authors string.
Pietro Pavone (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pavone' in the authors string.
Cosimo Marcenò (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Marcenò' in the authors string.