Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bombycopholis
ID:
6778

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bullock in Hook.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 34: t. 3343. 1937

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000006107



Common Names

  • Senecio bombycopholis
  • Silver Ragwort
  • Woolly Senecio


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Description

Senecio bombycopholis (also called Bombycopholis Senecio, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to the Mediterranean region. It has yellow flowers and grows in grasslands, rocky hillsides, and other open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio bombycopholis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio bombycopholis has yellow flowers with a dark center and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single stem with small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio bombycopholis is an evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from cuttings or by layering. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate drought once established.

Where to Find Senecio bombycopholis

Senecio bombycopholis is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, rocky areas such as hillsides and open woodlands.

Senecio bombycopholis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio bombycopholis?

Senecio bombycopholis

What is the common name of Senecio bombycopholis?

Silkworm Senecio

What type of plant is Senecio bombycopholis?

Herbaceous perennial

Species in the Senecio genus

Senecio niveoaureus, Senecio humifusus, Senecio barbarae, Senecio longicollaris, Senecio laricifolius, Senecio queenslandicus, Senecio fremontii, Senecio paucijugus, Senecio abruptus, Senecio productus, Senecio katangensis, Senecio pseudoformosus, Senecio formosissimus, Senecio rauranus, Senecio megaphylla, Senecio subdentatus, Senecio ruwenzoriensis, Senecio expansus, Senecio dolichocephalus, Senecio littoreus, Senecio diodon, Senecio usgorensis, Senecio glanduloso-lanosus, Senecio goldmanii, Senecio cedrorum, Senecio caloneotes, Senecio hansweberi, Senecio altoandinus, Senecio subauritus, Senecio gardneri, Senecio verbascifolius, Senecio tarokoensis, Senecio latiflorus, Senecio dilungensis, Senecio tenuicaulis, Senecio aridus, Senecio surinamensis, Senecio kotschyanus, Senecio pirottae, Senecio propinquus, Senecio murinus, Senecio maeviae, Senecio decipiens, Senecio papillosus, Senecio otuscensis, Senecio hewrensis, Senecio candidans, Senecio sheldonensis, Senecio telmateius, Senecio digitalifolius,

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-105884: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
Arthur Allman Bullock (1906-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bullock' in the authors string.