Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
gcc
Year:
1884
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(3): 314 (1884)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000039045
Common Names
- Senecio trichocodon
- Woolly-haired Groundsel
- Woolly-haired Senecio
Description
Senecio trichocodon (also called Woolly Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual plant with yellow flowers and basal leaves. It is native to South America and grows in grasslands, meadows, and other disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio trichocodon is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its bright yellow flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio trichocodon is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and have a white stem and green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio trichocodon is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a sunny location. Division should be done in spring or autumn. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Senecio trichocodon
Senecio trichocodon is native to South Africa and is found in grassland and rocky areas.
Senecio trichocodon FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio trichocodon?
Senecio trichocodon
What is the common name of Senecio trichocodon?
Woolly Groundsel
What type of plant is Senecio trichocodon?
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,