Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kerneri
ID:
22321

Status:
valid

Authors:
Błocki ex Nyman

Source:
gcc

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Consp. Fl. Eur. , Suppl. 2(1): 165 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021650



Common Names

  • Senecio kerneri
  • Kerner's Groundsel
  • Kerner's Ragwort


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Description

Senecio kerneri (also called Kerner's ragwort, among many other common names) is a perennial plant in the Asteraceae family. It has yellow flowers and is native to Europe and western Asia. It typically grows in grasslands, meadows, and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio kerneri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio kerneri has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio kerneri is a perennial herb native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating by cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy plant and place it in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Senecio kerneri

Senecio kerneri can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Senecio kerneri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio kerneri?

Senecio kerneri

What is the natural habitat of Senecio kerneri?

It is native to the Mediterranean region.

What is the flower color of Senecio kerneri?

The flowers are yellow.

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

Carl Fredrik Nyman (1820-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nyman' in the authors string.
Bronislaw Błocki (1857-1919): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Błocki' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:245811-1: Based on the initial data import