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Common Names
- Sordid Jungia
- Sordid Ironweed
- Sordid Thoroughwort
Description
Jungia sordida (also called 'sordid jungia', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has small, yellow flowers and narrow, light green leaves. It is found in moist, disturbed habitats, such as roadsides and fields.
Uses & Benefits
Jungia sordida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Jungia sordida is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedling is a small, thin, green stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Jungia sordida is a perennial herb native to Europe. It is easily propagated from seed or cuttings, and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Jungia sordida
Jungia sordida is found in the dry grasslands of Central and South America.
Jungia sordida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jungia sordida?
Jungia sordida
What is the common name of Jungia sordida?
No common name
Where is Jungia sordida found?
It is found in Europe
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,