Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hieracium
ID:
6734

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Rémy

Source:
gcc

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Fl. Chil. 4(2): 202 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000006063



Common Names

  • Senecio hieracium
  • Hieracium Senecio
  • Hieracium's Senecio


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Description

Senecio hieracium (also called 'Hawkweed Groundsel', among many other common names) is an annual plant native to Europe. It has a hairy stem and leaves, with yellow flowers. It is usually found in dry, sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio hieracium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, as a diuretic, and for treating digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio hieracium is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have multiple stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio hieracium is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Senecio hieracium

Senecio hieracium is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Senecio hieracium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio hieracium?

Senecio hieracium

What are the common names of Senecio hieracium?

Hawkweed, Hawkweed Groundsel

What are the uses of Senecio hieracium?

It is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a food source for livestock

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-105840: Based on the initial data import
Jules Rémy (1826-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Rémy' in the authors string.