Status:
valid
Authors:
O.Hoffm.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1901
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 30: 435 (1901)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000121387
Common Names
- Pachyrhizus Senecio
- Senecio Pachyrhizus
- Pachyrhizus Groundsel
Synonyms
- Senecio adustus S.Moore [unknown]
- Senecio dekindtianus Volkens & O.Hoffm. [unknown]
Description
Senecio pachyrhizus (also called Thick-rooted Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to Europe and grows in meadows, pastures and other grassland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio pachyrhizus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a groundcover and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio pachyrhizus is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped, toothed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio pachyrhizus is a perennial herb native to Europe. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps. The flowers are attractive to bees and butterflies.
Where to Find Senecio pachyrhizus
Senecio pachyrhizus can be found in dry, rocky areas in the Mediterranean region.
Senecio pachyrhizus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio pachyrhizus?
Senecio pachyrhizus
What is the common name of Senecio pachyrhizus?
Thick-Rooted Groundsel
What is the family of Senecio pachyrhizus?
Asteraceae
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,