Status:
valid
Authors:
(O.Hoffm.) C.Jeffrey
Source:
gcc
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 41(4): 921 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000067791
Common Names
- Solanecio cydoniifolius
- Cydonia-leaved Groundsel
- Cydonia-leaved Ragwort
Synonyms
- Senecio giorgii De Wild. [unknown]
- Senecio cydoniifolius O.Hoffm. ex Engl. [unknown]
- Senecio elskensii De Wild. [unknown]
- Senecio mearnsii De Wild. [unknown]
- Senecio dewevrei O.Hoffm. ex T.Durand & De Wild. [unknown]
- Senecio simulans Chiov. [unknown]
- Senecio cydoniifolius O.Hoffm. [unknown]
- Senecio stuhlmannii Klatt [unknown]
Description
Solanecio cydoniifolius (also called Cydonia-Leaved Groundsel, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It has a single stem with a rosette of basal leaves and a terminal spike of yellow flowers. It grows in rocky soils in open grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Solanecio cydoniifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Solanecio cydoniifolius is yellow and daisy-like in shape. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have a single taproot.
Cultivation and Propagation
Solanecio cydoniifolius is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and should be mulched to help retain moisture. Propagation is done by division in spring or by seed.
Where to Find Solanecio cydoniifolius
Solanecio cydoniifolius can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe and North Africa.
Solanecio cydoniifolius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Solanecio cydoniifolius?
Solanecio cydoniifolius
What is the common name of Solanecio cydoniifolius?
Quince-leaved Groundsel
What is the natural habitat of Solanecio cydoniifolius?
Dry, sandy soils in open pine woods, flatwoods, and scrubby areas
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,