Jurinea macrocephala - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrocephala
ID:
101992
Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 674 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000101321
Common Names
- Jurinea
- Large-Headed Knawel
- Large-Headed Knawel
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Jurinea macrocephala (also called large-headed jurinea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It typically grows in dry, rocky areas and is characterized by its small, yellow flowers and its large, grey-green leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Jurinea macrocephala is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a culinary herb.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Jurinea macrocephala has small yellow flowers that are clustered in heads. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves that are covered in fine hairs.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Jurinea macrocephala is a perennial herb native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Jurinea macrocephala
Jurinea macrocephala is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas. It is also cultivated in gardens and used as an ornamental plant.
Jurinea macrocephala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jurinea macrocephala?
Jurinea macrocephala
What type of plant is Jurinea macrocephala?
It is a perennial herb
Where is Jurinea macrocephala found?
It is found in the Mediterranean region
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-5840: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.