Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Winkl.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1890
Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada xi. (1890) 336.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000088503
Common Names
- Jurinea maxima
- Large Jurinea
- Great Jurinea
Description
Jurinea maxima (also called Large Jurinea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the family Asteraceae. It is native to Europe and is found in meadows, pastures, and roadsides. It has a rosette of leaves and yellow flowers and is easily recognizable by its white, fluffy seed heads.
Uses & Benefits
Jurinea maxima is used as an ornamental plant, as a food source for bees and butterflies, and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Jurinea maxima has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Jurinea maxima is a perennial herb that grows up to 30cm tall. It has yellow flowers and deeply divided, toothed leaves. It prefers a sunny position in moist, well-drained soil and is drought tolerant once established. Propagation is by seed or division.
Where to Find Jurinea maxima
Jurinea maxima is found in Europe, primarily in dry, open areas such as grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.
Jurinea maxima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jurinea maxima?
Jurinea maxima
What is the common name of Jurinea maxima?
Greater Jurinea
What is the habitat of Jurinea maxima?
Woodlands, thickets, and meadows
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,