Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mulgediifolius
ID:
139281

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Schauer

Source:
gcc

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 19: 733 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000138610



Common Names

  • Mulgediifolius Groundsel
  • Senecio mulgediifolius
  • Groundsel


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Description

Senecio mulgediifolius (also called Mulgedium Groundsel, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region. It grows in meadows and grasslands, and has a hairy stem with small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio mulgediifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, headaches, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio mulgediifolius has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are green with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio mulgediifolius is a perennial, herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -20°C (-4°F). It can be propagated by seed, but it is not recommended as the seedlings may not be true to the parent plant.

Where to Find Senecio mulgediifolius

Senecio mulgediifolius is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Guerrero, Hidalgo, and Oaxaca.

Senecio mulgediifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio mulgediifolius?

Senecio mulgediifolius

What is the common name of Senecio mulgediifolius?

Mulgediifolius Groundsel

What is the natural habitat of Senecio mulgediifolius?

Grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes

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-99243: Based on the initial data import
Sebastian Schauer: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Schauer' in the authors string.