Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eriopus
ID:
93428

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willk.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Hispan. ii. 116

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000092757



Common Names

  • Woolly Groundsel
  • Wooly Senecio
  • Woolly Ragwort


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Description

Senecio eriopus (also called Woolly groundsel, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to North America. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio eriopus is used as an ornamental plant and is often planted in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Senecio eriopus sub. eriopus
Senecio eriopus sub. hosmariensis (Ball) Blanca

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio eriopus is a yellow, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, oblong nutlet. The seedlings have a single, long, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio eriopus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 5-9.

Where to Find Senecio eriopus

Senecio eriopus is found in the Mediterranean region.

Senecio eriopus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio eriopus?

Senecio eriopus

What type of plant is Senecio eriopus?

Annual herb

Where is Senecio eriopus found?

South America

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,

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