Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Schauer
Source:
gcc
Year:
1847
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 19: 733 (1847)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000041126
Common Names
- Senecio picridis
- Picrid Groundsel
- Groundsel
Description
Senecio picridis (also called Picrid Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual plant that typically grows to a height of 15-30 cm. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in grasslands, steppes, and disturbed areas. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single erect stem with a few branches. The leaves are oblong-lanceolate, with entire margins and a few hairs on the upper surface. The flowers are yellow and daisy-like.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio picridis is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and for its nectar-rich flowers which attract pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio picridis is small and white, with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio picridis is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed. It is a low maintenance plant that requires little care.
Where to Find Senecio picridis
Senecio picridis is native to Spain and can be found in the Pyrenees Mountains.
Senecio picridis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio picridis?
Senecio picridis
What is the common name of Senecio picridis?
Picrid's Groundsel
What is the natural habitat of Senecio picridis?
Senecio picridis is native to the Mediterranean region.
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
Sebastian Schauer: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Schauer' in the authors string.