Status:
valid
Authors:
Harling
Source:
gcc
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Acta Regiae Soc. Sci. Litt. Gothoburg., Bot. 4: 116, fig. 1995
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000118785
Common Names
- Ovate Jungia
- Ovate Daisy
- Ovate Aster
Description
Jungia ovata (also called Ovate Jungia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It has yellow flowers and oval leaves. It is native to South America and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Jungia ovata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to create a hedge. It has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties and is also used to treat skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Jungia ovata has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small, with thin, grass-like leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Jungia ovata can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer.
Where to Find Jungia ovata
Jungia ovata is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands and meadows.
Jungia ovata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jungia ovata?
Jungia ovata
What type of plant is Jungia ovata?
A flowering plant
What are the common names of Jungia ovata?
Ovate Jungia
Species in the Jungia genus
Jungia stuebelii,
Jungia crenatifolia,
Jungia schuerae,
Jungia beckii,
Jungia axillaris,
Jungia ferruginea,
Jungia karstenii,
Jungia coarctata,
Jungia hirsuta,
Jungia discolor,
Jungia weberbaueri,
Jungia pringlei,
Jungia gracilis,
Jungia sellowii,
Jungia glandulifera,
Jungia sordida,
Jungia rugosa,
Jungia paniculata,
Jungia fistulosa,
Jungia vitocensis,
Jungia pauciflora,
Jungia fistulosa,
Jungia woodii,
Jungia spectabilis,
Jungia calyculata,
Jungia sordida,
Jungia floribunda,
Jungia ovata,
Jungia polita,
Jungia coarctata,
Jungia mitis,
Jungia gunnerifolia,
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,