Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 4: 22 (1844)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000015089
Common Names
- Jurinea cadmea
- Cretan Mountain-rocket
- Cretan Mountain Rocket
Synonyms
- Jurinea anatolica cadmea (Boiss.) O.Schwarz [unknown]
Description
Jurinea cadmea (also called Cadmus' Jurinea, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to Mexico and Guatemala and is found in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Jurinea cadmea is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Jurinea cadmea sub. nifensis Yıldırım & Şenol
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Jurinea cadmea has yellow flowers with five petals and a central disc. The seeds are small and dark brown, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Jurinea cadmea is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by sowing seeds in the spring or dividing the clumps in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Jurinea cadmea
Jurinea cadmea is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas, such as hillsides and canyons.
Jurinea cadmea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jurinea cadmea?
Jurinea cadmea
What is the common name of Jurinea cadmea?
Cadmea
What is the family of Jurinea cadmea?
Asteraceae
Species in the Jurinea genus
Jurinea eriobasis,
Jurinea kapelkinii,
Jurinea korotkovae,
Jurinea kopetensis,
Jurinea karategina,
Jurinea radians,
Jurinea pinnata,
Jurinea spiridonovii,
Jurinea catharinae,
Jurinea mesopotamica,
Jurinea antoninae,
Jurinea merxmuelleri,
Jurinea stenophylla,
Jurinea carduicephala,
Jurinea kuraminensis,
Jurinea karabugasica,
Jurinea venusta,
Jurinea helichrysifolia,
Jurinea kaschgarica,
Jurinea praetermissa,
Jurinea shahrestanica,
Jurinea abolinii,
Jurinea iljinii,
Jurinea cretacea,
Jurinea pineticola,
Jurinea multiflora,
Jurinea algida,
Jurinea cadmea,
Jurinea creticola,
Jurinea fedtschenkoana,
Jurinea salicifolia,
Jurinea capusii,
Jurinea karatavica,
Jurinea woronowii,
Jurinea robusta,
Jurinea gilliatii,
Jurinea pteroclada,
Jurinea bucharica,
Jurinea multiloba,
Jurinea caespitans,
Jurinea sosnowskyi,
Jurinea stoechadifolia,
Jurinea semenowii,
Jurinea glycacantha,
Jurinea persimilis,
Jurinea staehelinae,
Jurinea elbursensis,
Jurinea grossheimii,
Jurinea kultiassovii,
Jurinea lipskyi,
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,