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Jacobaea maritima (L.) Pelser & Meijden
| Family Name: | Asteraceae (Compositae) |
| Synonyms: | Senecio cineraria DC. |
| Common Name: | Dusty Miller, Silver Ragwort, 银叶菊 |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Northern Africa (Tunisia), Western Asia (Turkey), South Eastern and South Western Europe (Bosnia and Herzegovena, Croatia,Italy,France, Spain) |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Mediterranean |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Herb to 1m tall, often regarded as a hardy annual foliage plant. |
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| Foliage | Leaves to 5- 15cm long by 3-8cm wide, leaf blades dissected, both surfaces white woolly tomentose. Young leaves are slightly lobed. As it matures, leaves becomes deeply cut |
| Flowers | Flower heads bright yellow, to 1-1.5cm across |
| Etymology | Senecio is derived from the Latin word, Senex which means old man in English. It refers to the fluffy white seed heads commonly found in species of this genus which resembles the white hair of an old man's head. cineraria refers to the ash-coloured foliage of the plant. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Cut - Dried Flower: Stems are harvested and sold as cut foliage |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
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| Landscape Uses | Flowerbed / Border, Small Gardens, Container Planting |
| Thematic Landscaping | Silver Garden |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) (Insects (Butterfly, Moth), Insects (Bee)) |
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| Seed or Spore Dispersal | Abiotic |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Drought Tolerant, Low Humidity / Aircon, Disease / Pest Resistant |
| Planting Remarks | In Singapore, this species can only be grown in areas that are fully air-conditioned. It does not tolerate local conditions outdoors, i.e. a combination of heat & high humidity. |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green - Light Green, Silver / Grey, White |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Velvety / Furry / Tomentose |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Yellow / Golden |
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| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Inflorescence Type | Compound Head / Capitulum |
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Others
| Master ID | 31766 |
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| Species ID | 6166 |
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