Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mesopotamica
ID:
3939

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Karst. & Schenck, Vegetationsbilder 10: t.27. 1912 , nomen; et in Ann. Nat.Hofmus. Wien, xxvii. 443, descr.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000003268

Common Names

  • Jurinea Mesopotamica
  • Mesopotamica Jurinea
  • Mesopotamica Jurinea

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Description

Jurinea mesopotamica (also called Mesopotamian Jurinea, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Iraq and Iran. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few branches. The leaves are lanceolate and the flowers are yellow. It grows in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Jurinea mesopotamica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Jurinea mesopotamica is a yellow, daisy-like bloom with a dark center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jurinea mesopotamica is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Jurinea mesopotamica

Jurinea mesopotamica is native to Iraq and can be found in the Mesopotamian region.

Jurinea mesopotamica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jurinea mesopotamica?

Jurinea mesopotamica

What is the common name of Jurinea mesopotamica?

Mesopotamian Jurinea

What is the natural habitat of Jurinea mesopotamica?

It is native to the Middle East.

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,