Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rydb.) R.L.Hartm. & M.A.Lane
Source:
gcc
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Bot. 83(3): 368 (1996): (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127571
Common Names
- Ray Jackson's Sunray
- Ray Jackson's Sunray Daisy
- Ray Jackson's Rayflower
Synonyms
- Haplopappus annuus (Rydb.) Cory [unknown]
- Sideranthus annuus Rydb. [unknown]
- Haplopappus phyllocephalus annuus (Rydb.) Waterf. [unknown]
- Machaeranthera annua (Rydb.) Shinners [unknown]
Description
Rayjacksonia annua (also called annual rayjacksonia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that is native to California. It has yellow flowers and lanceolate leaves. It is found in grasslands, chaparral, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Rayjacksonia annua is used as an ornamental plant, as it is known for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a ground cover in rock gardens or as a border plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rayjacksonia annua is a yellow, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two or three leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rayjacksonia annua is an annual herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best planted in the spring. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-prepared seed bed. Water regularly and keep the soil moist until the seedlings are established.
Where to Find Rayjacksonia annua
Rayjacksonia annua is native to the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.
Rayjacksonia annua FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rayjacksonia annua?
Rayjacksonia annua
What is the common name of Rayjacksonia annua?
Annual Rayjacksonia
What is the natural habitat of Rayjacksonia annua?
It is found in the Mediterranean region, mainly in the Iberian Peninsula
Species in the Rayjacksonia genus
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,