Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 382 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000120124
Common Names
- Erysimum Ragwort
- Senecio erysimoides
- Erysimum Senecio
Description
Senecio erysimoides (also called Variegated Groundsel, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and North Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in meadows, pastures, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio erysimoides is a perennial plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is known for its attractive pink flowers and its ability to attract pollinators. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio erysimoides is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, lance-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio erysimoides is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in early spring or late fall and cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer. Once established, it requires minimal maintenance.
Where to Find Senecio erysimoides
Senecio erysimoides is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Senecio erysimoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio erysimoides?
Senecio erysimoides
What is the family of Senecio erysimoides?
Asteraceae
What is the habitat of Senecio erysimoides?
Dry, sandy soils, rocky slopes, and open woodlands
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,