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
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.
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
J. Herborg: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Herborg' in the authors string.