Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dryophyllus
ID:
76396

Status:
valid

Authors:
Meyen & Walp.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Nov. Actorum Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. Nat. Cur. 19(Suppl. 1): 283 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000075725



Common Names

  • Senecio dryophyllus
  • Woolly Groundsel
  • Woolly Ragwort


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Synonyms

  • Senecio socialis Wedd. [unknown]
  • Senecio tarapacanus Phil. [unknown]
  • Senecio subvulgaris Kuntze [unknown]
  • Senecio amphibolus Wedd. [unknown]
  • Senecio amphilobus socialis (Wedd.) Cabrera [unknown]
  • Senecio amphibolus amphibolus [unknown]
  • Senecio amphilobus amphilobus [unknown]
  • Senecio amphibolus socialis (Wedd.) Cabrera [unknown]
  • Senecio amphilobus Wedd. [unknown]

Description

Senecio dryophyllus (also called woolly-leaved senecio, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial of the Asteraceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky hillsides. It has small, woolly leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio dryophyllus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract beneficial insects and pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio dryophyllus has yellow daisy-like flowers with a single row of petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio dryophyllus is a perennial that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-8.

Where to Find Senecio dryophyllus

Senecio dryophyllus can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Senecio dryophyllus FAQ

What is the optimal soil pH for Senecio dryophyllus?

Senecio dryophyllus prefers slightly acidic soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0.

What is the best way to propagate Senecio dryophyllus?

Senecio dryophyllus can be propagated by division or by seed.

How much sunlight does Senecio dryophyllus need?

Senecio dryophyllus prefers partial shade and will tolerate full sun if given adequate moisture.

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-32404: Based on the initial data import
Franz Meyen (1804-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meyen' in the authors string.
Wilhelm Gerhard Walpers (1816-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Walp.' in the authors string.