Status:
valid
Authors:
Poljakov. ex Tzvelev
Source:
gcc
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS xxvi. 414 (1961), in obs.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000053687
Common Names
- Senecio
- Stinking Willie
- Stinking Roger
Description
Hippolytia senecionis (also called Blue Thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial herb of the Asteraceae family. It has a rosette of leaves and blue flowers that bloom in the summer. It is native to Europe and Asia, and is found in dry grasslands and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Hippolytia senecionis is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues, diabetes, and hypertension.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hippolytia senecionis has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hippolytia senecionis is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned to keep it in shape.
Where to Find Hippolytia senecionis
Hippolytia senecionis is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.
Hippolytia senecionis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hippolytia senecionis?
Hippolytia senecionis
What type of plant is Hippolytia senecionis?
Hippolytia senecionis is a perennial herbaceous plant.
Where is Hippolytia senecionis found?
Hippolytia senecionis is found in the Mediterranean region.
Species in the Hippolytia genus
Hippolytia yunnanensis,
Hippolytia tomentosa,
Hippolytia kennedyi,
Hippolytia nana,
Hippolytia senecionis,
Hippolytia desmantha,
Hippolytia megacephala,
Hippolytia dolichophylla,
Hippolytia herderi,
Hippolytia gossypina,
Hippolytia schugnanica,
Hippolytia glomerata,
Hippolytia crassicollum,
Hippolytia syncalathiformis,
Hippolytia darvasica,
Hippolytia delavayi,
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,