Status:
valid
Authors:
(Willd.) B.Nord.
Source:
gcc
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Compositae Newslett. 44: 12 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000019216
Common Names
- Mallow ragwort
- Jacobaea mollis
- Malven-Ragwort
Description
Jacobaea mollis (also called Downy ragwort, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and parts of Asia. It has a branching stem and yellow flowers that grow in a flat-topped cluster. It typically grows in sunny, dry areas such as grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Jacobaea mollis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to attract butterflies and bees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Jacobaea mollis is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round in shape. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves that are covered in fine hairs.
Cultivation and Propagation
Jacobaea mollis is a perennial herb that can be propagated through division or seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Jacobaea mollis
Jacobaea mollis can be found in the western United States and Canada.
Jacobaea mollis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jacobaea mollis?
Jacobaea mollis
What type of plant is Jacobaea mollis?
It is an annual herb
Where is Jacobaea mollis found?
It is found in the Mediterranean region
Species in the Jacobaea genus
Jacobaea othonnae,
Jacobaea incana,
Jacobaea ambracea,
Jacobaea paludosa,
Jacobaea inops,
Jacobaea borysthenica,
Jacobaea mollis,
Jacobaea carniolica,
Jacobaea candida,
Jacobaea auricula,
Jacobaea abrotanifolia,
Jacobaea vulgaris,
Jacobaea raphanifolia,
Jacobaea analoga,
Jacobaea tibetica,
Jacobaea ornata,
Jacobaea aquatica,
Jacobaea alpina,
Jacobaea adonidifolia,
Jacobaea nudicaulis,
Jacobaea mouterdei,
Jacobaea erratica,
Jacobaea arnautorum,
Jacobaea persoonii,
Jacobaea gigantea,
Jacobaea buschiana,
Jacobaea lycopifolia,
Jacobaea boissieri,
Jacobaea maritima,
Jacobaea korshinskyi,
Jacobaea trapezuntina,
Jacobaea uniflora,
Jacobaea gibbosa,
Jacobaea sandrasica,
Jacobaea minuta,
Jacobaea gallerandiana,
Jacobaea subalpina,
Jacobaea delphiniifolia,
Jacobaea cannabifolia,
Jacobaea ferganensis,
Jacobaea schischkiniana,
Jacobaea erucifolia,
Jacobaea leucophylla,
Jacobaea renardii,
Jacobaea multibracteolata,
Jacobaea maroccana,
Jacobaea arenaria,
Jacobaea cilicia,
Jacobaea andrzejowskyi,
Jacobaea ambigua,
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,