Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hercynicus
ID:
124090

Status:
valid

Authors:
Herborg

Source:
gcc

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Variabilität u. Sippenabgrenz. Senecio nemorensis-Gruppe europ. Teil. (Diss. Bot. 107) 160 (1987).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000123419



Common Names

  • Senecio hercynicus
  • Senecio Hercynicus
  • Senecio Hercynicus


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Synonyms

  • Senecio hercynicus hercynicus [unknown]

Description

Senecio hercynicus (also called 'Hercynian Groundsel', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands and scrublands. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio hercynicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Senecio hercynicus sub. hercynicus
Senecio hercynicus sub. dacicus (Hodálová & Marhold) Greuter
Senecio hercynicus sub. ucranicus Greuter
Senecio hercynicus sub. dalmaticus (Griseb.) Greuter
Senecio hercynicus sub. durmitorensis Herborg

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio hercynicus has small, yellow flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves with a toothed margin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio hercynicus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F. It should be planted in spring or fall and can be divided in the spring. Pruning in late summer will help promote new growth.

Where to Find Senecio hercynicus

Senecio hercynicus is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Senecio hercynicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio hercynicus?

Senecio hercynicus

What type of plant is Senecio hercynicus?

It is an herbaceous perennial.

Where does Senecio hercynicus grow?

It grows in moist, temperate forests in Europe and Asia.

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-84562: Based on the initial data import
J. Herborg: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Herborg' in the authors string.