Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jacksonii
ID:
65581

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.Moore) J.Baagøe

Source:
gcc

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Bot. Tidsskr. 69(1): 39 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000064910

Common Names

  • Guizotia
  • Jacksonii
  • Jackson's Guizotia

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Description

Guizotia jacksonii (also called Jackson's sunflower, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to East Africa. It has large yellow flower heads and lance-shaped leaves. It grows in open grasslands and scrub, and prefers dry, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Guizotia jacksonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Guizotia jacksonii has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Guizotia jacksonii is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division in spring or fall. The plant is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Guizotia jacksonii

Guizotia jacksonii is native to the western United States, primarily in California, Nevada, and Oregon.

Guizotia jacksonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Guizotia jacksonii?

Guizotia jacksonii

What is the common name of Guizotia jacksonii?

Jackson's Guizotia

What is the natural habitat of Guizotia jacksonii?

Guizotia jacksonii is found in dry, rocky soils in the Mediterranean region

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-21848: Based on the initial data import
Spencer Le Marchant Moore (1850-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Moore' in the authors string.
Jette Baagøe (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Baagøe' in the authors string.