Status:
valid
Authors:
S.F.Blake
Source:
gcc
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 16: 215 (1926)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026539
Common Names
- Jaegeria axillaris
- Axillary Jaegeria
- Axillary Hawkweed
Description
Jaegeria axillaris (also called Axillary Jaegeria, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has oval to lance-shaped leaves and produces yellow daisy-like flowers. It grows in open grasslands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Jaegeria axillaris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases. It is also used as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Jaegeria axillaris is yellow and has five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Jaegeria axillaris is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed sown in spring or autumn. Division can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Jaegeria axillaris
Jaegeria axillaris is found in the Mediterranean region, mainly in the Iberian Peninsula and in the Balearic Islands.
Jaegeria axillaris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jaegeria axillaris?
Jaegeria axillaris
What is the natural habitat of Jaegeria axillaris?
Jaegeria axillaris is found in rocky and dry areas of the Mediterranean region.
What is the flower color of Jaegeria axillaris?
The flowers of Jaegeria axillaris are usually yellow or white.
Species in the Jaegeria genus
Jaegeria macrocephala,
Jaegeria hirta,
Jaegeria axillaris,
Jaegeria pedunculata,
Jaegeria purpurascens,
Jaegeria sterilis,
Jaegeria bellidiflora,
Jaegeria gracilis,
Jaegeria standleyi,
Jaegeria glabra,
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,