Jacobaea minuta
Jacobaea minuta, commonly known as Ragwort, is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. Characterized by its bright yellow, daisy-like flowers, it thrives in disturbed soils and grasslands. While ecologically significant, it contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids, making it toxic to livestock if ingested during grazing.
- Scientific name: Jacobaea minuta
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asterales, it is classified under the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Jacobaea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Jacobaea | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range across the Mediterranean region. Its distribution begins in Southwestern Europe, where it can be found growing in Portugal. It is also commonly located within the borders of Spain. Moving across the sea, the species extends its presence into Northern Africa. Specifically, it is documented to inhabit the territory of Morocco.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |