Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eriocarphus
ID:
40113

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greenm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Torreya 13: 257-258. 1913

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000039442

Common Names

  • Senecio Eriocarphus
  • Woolly Groundsel
  • Woolly Senecio

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Description

Senecio eriocarphus (also called Wooly Groundsel, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woolly stem, and its leaves are covered with white hairs. It grows in rocky and sandy soils, and is found in open woodlands and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio eriocarphus has been used as an antiseptic, to reduce inflammation, and to treat skin conditions. It is also used as an astringent and to treat digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio eriocarphus has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1.5 cm. The seeds are small, brown and round in shape. The seedlings are small and dark green with long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio eriocarphus is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or division of the root clump in the spring.

Where to Find Senecio eriocarphus

Senecio eriocarphus is native to the western United States, from California to Utah.

Senecio eriocarphus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio eriocarphus?

Senecio eriocarphus

What is the common name of Senecio eriocarphus?

Woolly Ragwort

What is the natural habitat of Senecio eriocarphus?

Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

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,

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