Status:
valid
Authors:
Wedd.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1856
Citation Micro:
Chlor. Andina 1: 91 (1856)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000068183
Common Names
- Chionogeton Senecio
- Senecio chionogeton
- Chionogeton
Synonyms
- Senecio chionogeton chionogeton [unknown]
Description
Senecio chionogeton (also called Snowy Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual plant species in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Europe and is found in meadows, pastures, and roadsides. It has narrow leaves and yellow flower heads.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio chionogeton is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal herb for treating skin problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio chionogeton is yellow and daisy-like. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio chionogeton is an annual herbaceous plant that is propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or fall, as they need a period of cold stratification to germinate. Once established, it is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.
Where to Find Senecio chionogeton
Senecio chionogeton is found in the Mediterranean region.
Senecio chionogeton FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio chionogeton?
Senecio chionogeton
What type of plant is Senecio chionogeton?
Perennial herb
Where does Senecio chionogeton grow?
Europe
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,