Jaumea | |
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Jaumea carnosa | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Eudicots |
(unranked): | Asterids |
Order: | Asterales |
Family: | Asteraceae |
Tribe: | Tageteae |
Genus: |
Jaumea Pers. |
Type species | |
Jaumea linearis Pers. 1807 |
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Synonyms | |
Coinogyne Less. |
Coinogyne Less.
Jaumea is a genus of flowering plants in the daisy family. The plants are sprawling perennial herbs branching mostly from the base. Flower heads are yellow, with disc flowers and also usually with ray flowers.
The genus is named for French botanist J. H. Jaume St. Hilaire, 1772–1845.