Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
helminthioides
ID:
39191

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sch.Bip.) Hilliard

Source:
gcc

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 32(3): 379 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000038520



Common Names

  • Senecio Helminthioides
  • Helminthioides Senecio
  • Senecio


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Synonyms

  • Senecio quinquelobus helminthioides (Sch.Bip.) Sch.Bip. [unknown]

Description

Senecio helminthioides (also called Wormleaf Groundsel, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and produces yellow daisy-like flowers. It typically grows in dry, rocky soils in areas with full sun exposure.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio helminthioides is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family, Asteraceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is cultivated as an ornamental plant for its attractive yellow flowers. It is also used as an herbal remedy to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive problems and skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio helminthioides has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are covered with white hairs and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio helminthioides is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is a low-growing, evergreen shrub with small, gray-green leaves and yellow flowers. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a light, sandy soil.

Where to Find Senecio helminthioides

Senecio helminthioides is found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, and Greece.

Senecio helminthioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio helminthioides?

Senecio helminthioides

What is the common name of Senecio helminthioides?

Worm-like Groundsel

What is the family of Senecio helminthioides?

Asteraceae

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-137242: Based on the initial data import
Carl Heinrich 'Bipontinus' Schultz (1805-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Bip.' in the authors string.
Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.