Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sarracenicus
ID:
61839

Status:
valid

Authors:
Minderova

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000061168



Common Names

  • Senecio Sarracenicus
  • Pitcher Plant
  • Carrion Flower


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Synonyms

  • Senecio salicetorum Godr. [unknown]
  • Jacobaea saracenica Moench [unknown]
  • Senecio fluviatilis Wallr. [unknown]
  • Senecio repens repens [unknown]
  • Senecio repens Stokes [unknown]
  • Senecio transilvanicus Schur [unknown]
  • Solidago angustifolia Mill. [unknown]
  • Senecio cacaliaster Guss. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Senecio procerus Salisb. [unknown]
  • Senecio grandissimus Schur [unknown]

Description

Senecio sarracenicus (also called Sarracenia Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio sarracenicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and to provide habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio sarracenicus has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small, black, and have a papery texture. The seedlings are slender and have small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio sarracenicus is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed. Sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in the spring. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and watered regularly until the plants are established. The plants can also be propagated from cuttings taken in the summer.

Where to Find Senecio sarracenicus

Senecio sarracenicus can be found in the southeastern United States.

Senecio sarracenicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio sarracenicus?

Senecio sarracenicus

What type of plant is Senecio sarracenicus?

A perennial herb

Where does Senecio sarracenicus grow?

It grows in dry, sandy areas

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

E.V. Minderova: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Minderova' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:247457-1: Based on the initial data import