Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mirabilis
ID:
29131

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Muschl.) C.Jeffrey

Source:
gcc

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 41(4): 921 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028460

Common Names

  • Solanecio mirabilis
  • Mirabilis Solanecio
  • Mirabilis

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Synonyms

  • Senecio mirabilis Muschl. [unknown]

Description

Solanecio mirabilis (also called Wonder Thistle, among many other common names) is an herbaceous biennial plant that is native to Europe and North Africa. It has a single stem that can reach up to 1.5 meters in height, with spiny leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in open woodlands, meadows, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Solanecio mirabilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Solanecio mirabilis is a yellow-orange daisy-like flower head with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped with a diameter of 0.5-1 mm. The seedlings are small, with a rosette of spiny leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Solanecio mirabilis is a perennial plant that is best propagated through division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated in spring or summer.

Where to Find Solanecio mirabilis

Solanecio mirabilis is native to Mexico and Central America.

Solanecio mirabilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Solanecio mirabilis?

Solanecio mirabilis

What type of plant is Solanecio mirabilis?

A perennial herb

Where is Solanecio mirabilis found?

It is found in Mexico

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-127507: Based on the initial data import
Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.
Reinhold Conrad Muschler (1883-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Muschl.' in the authors string.