Senecio xerophilus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
xerophilus
ID:
30281
Status:
valid
Authors:
Phil.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1860
Citation Micro:
Fl. Atacam. : 32 (1860)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000029610
Common Names
- Xerophilous Groundsel
- Senecio Xerophilus
- Xerophilous Senecio
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Senecio xerophilus (also called Dryland Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herb with yellow flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves. It is native to Europe and Asia, and is commonly found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio xerophilus is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Senecio xerophilus var. deserticola CabreraFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio xerophilus is a yellow-orange disc floret surrounded by a ring of yellow ray florets. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Senecio xerophilus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and dry, well-drained soil. It is best grown in a cool, dry climate and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil and kept dry until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall, with the divisions planted in a light, sandy soil.
Where to Find Senecio xerophilus
Senecio xerophilus is native to North America and can be found in dry grasslands and woodlands.
Senecio xerophilus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio xerophilus?
Senecio xerophilus
What is the common name of Senecio xerophilus?
Xerophytic Groundsel
What type of plant is Senecio xerophilus?
Herbaceous perennial
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-128616: Based on the initial data import
Rodolfo Amando Philippi (1808-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phil.' in the authors string.