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valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
(Sch.Bip. ex A.Rich.) C.Jeffrey
                
                
                    
Source:
gcc
                
                
                    
Year:
1986
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 41(4): 921 (1986)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000062230
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Tuberous Groundsel
- Groundsel
- Solanecio Tuberosus
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Solanecio tuberosus (also called Tuberous Solanecio, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean. It is a low-growing plant with a single stem and bright green leaves. It typically grows in dry, sunny areas and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Solanecio tuberosus is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, digestive issues, and respiratory problems.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
                        Solanecio tuberosus var.  pubescens Mesfin
                    
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Solanecio tuberosus has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oblong in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single set of leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Solanecio tuberosus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or autumn. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. It is important to keep the soil moist during the growing season.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Solanecio tuberosus
                        
                            Solanecio tuberosus can be found in the Mediterranean region, particularly in the Iberian Peninsula.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Solanecio tuberosus FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Solanecio tuberosus?
Solanecio tuberosus
What is the common name of Solanecio tuberosus?
Tuberous Groundsel
What is the family of Solanecio tuberosus?
Asteraceae
 
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Solanecio genus
                        
                            Solanecio nandensis, 
Solanecio angulata, 
Solanecio gigas, 
Solanecio mirabilis, 
Solanecio harennensis, 
Solanecio gynuroides, 
Solanecio mannii, 
Solanecio biafrae, 
Solanecio angulatus, 
Solanecio epidendricus, 
Solanecio tuberosus, 
Solanecio gymnocarpus, 
Solanecio goetzei, 
Solanecio cydoniifolius, 
Solanecio lainzii, 
Solanecio buchwaldii, 
Solanecio kanzibiensis,                         
 
                     
                                                    
                        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,