Common groundwort: a photo of a plant, a description of its medicinal properties, recommendations for collection, as well as a warning about possible harm

The crosswort (Latin Senécio) is a numerous genus belonging to the Astrov family (Latin Asteraceae) or Compositae (Latin Compósitae). According to various sources, it included from 1000 to 3000 species found on all continents of the globe. They exist in a wide variety of life forms, from annual grasses to trees. About 50 species are found on the territory of Russia.

The name comes from the Latin "senex" - old, bald. Probably, the plants got it because of the white baskets of achenes, which, after ripening, resemble the head of an old man. Sometimes in horticultural literature the word "senezio" is used for the genus name, which is a transliteration of the Latin name.

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Botanical description and birthplace of the plant

The flora of our planet never ceases to amaze with its beauty and diversity. Sometimes, plants that look completely different in appearance are included in the same genus, such is the groundwort or senecio (lat. Senécio), belonging to the Astrov family. There are from one thousand to three species that are found in various climatic conditions - from the tropics to the Arctic, in all parts of the world - the largest concentration in the Mediterranean, Asia, South and North America. Among them are various life forms: one- and perennial grasses, shrubs and semi-shrubs, trees about 10 m high.
Stems can be erect or drooping, pubescent or glabrous; in shape, the leaves are elliptical, obovate, spherical, whole-edged or lobed, pinnately dissected. By the way, this is the largest genus of flowering plants. All representatives are united by inflorescences-baskets, similar to daisies. They can be located singly or form a shield, a brush. Shades of yellow, orange, red, purple, violet, blue.

How the Rowley's rose flower blooms photo

Translated from Latin, the name of the plant means "bald, old." This is due to the fact that the dry seed-fruit remains hanging on the plant for a long time. Until the beginning of the 20th century, the genus was called the Rustic, which remained in everyday life.

Many species are grown in gardens, cut commercially, and as houseplants. This article focuses on the latter. Most of them are succulents, which leads to unpretentious care.

Description

Most of the representatives of the genus Rosacea are annual and perennial grasses. There are also lianas, dwarf shrubs and shrubs. In Africa, there are species of succulents and several species of tree-like wild rose growing in the highlands. By configuration, these are rosette trees, 10 m high - the trunk practically does not branch, and at its end there is a crown of leaves, resembling a rosette.

All varieties of the wild rose are rhizomatous plants with simple or branched stems. The leaves are separate or whole. Common to all species are inflorescences — baskets (corymbose, racemose or paniculate compound inflorescences, rarely single). They are located at the tops of the shoots and resemble daisies. The marginal flowers of the wild rose are single-row, pistillate, ligulate; the middle ones are tubular. Coloring - yellow, red, orange, violet, purple, blue. Pollinated more often by insects. The fruit is a naked or pubescent achene with a multi-row tuft, cylindrical in shape.One gram holds up to 2000 pieces.

Common groundwort (S. vulgaris) - structure

Conditions for growing a flower senezio

Lighting

Set aside a place for the groundwort under bright lighting. The south window sill is ideal, as well as the windows of the east or west orientation.

Air temperature

Keep the temperature in the 22-25 ° C range throughout the warmer months. With regular ventilation, the groundwort normally tolerates higher rates. It is important to ensure a cool wintering: from late autumn to spring, keep the plant at a temperature of 12-15 ° C, do not allow a drop below 7 ° C with a plus sign.

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How to care for a groundwort at home

Watering

In spring and summer, the groundwort is watered moderately. After the topsoil dries, count two days and moisten the soil again. From autumn, watering should be reduced to 1 time in 10 days, in winter, provide meager watering, and better arrange a complete drought.

Use water at room temperature, purified from harmful impurities (rainwater, thawed, filtered or distilled tap water for at least 2 days).

Air humidity

For living quarters, dry air is characteristic, but this does not in any way affect the development of the groundwort. You do not need to spray the plant. To remove dust, use a paintbrush or damp sponge.

Top dressing

The plant is fed with special fertilizers for succulents. They are brought in during the period from March to early August every 14 days.

Humidity

The plant is almost indifferent to this indicator: the leaves, which have transformed into beads with a glossy dense skin, retain moisture in any conditions and do not allow its evaporation. Therefore, Rowley's grub grows equally well on glazed unheated terraces and in dry rooms.

Spraying is not at all necessary, more often they resort to water procedures when it is necessary to refresh the flower and remove dust from it.

Rosehip transplant

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Succulent is transplanted in the spring. Plants up to 3 years old - annually, adults - once every 2-3 years.

The soil is needed loose, permeable to air and water, neutral reaction, moderately nutritious. In most cases, a ready-made substrate for succulents and cacti is used. It is not difficult to prepare the soil yourself: you will need 2 parts of sod land and 1 part of well-washed river sand.

To prevent moisture from stagnating at the roots, lay a drainage layer about ¼ of the total volume on the bottom of the pot. It can be pebbles, expanded clay, pieces of foam, small stones. Pour the prepared substrate on top, transfer the plant and fill up the earth, leave the root collar at the same level.

Photo

In the photo you can see what the plant looks like.

Growing a rosemary from seeds

Senezio groundwort seeds photo

In this way, annual species of the groundwort are mainly propagated:

Take regular seedling soil and add some vermiculite and fill a seedling container with a transparent lid.
Cover the seeds to a depth of your own size (as rarely as possible), place the container under diffuse lighting and maintain the temperature within 22-25 ° C, spray the soil with a fine spray as needed.
When the first shoots appear, remove the cover.
After the formation of a pair of real leaves, plant them in separate pots with a diameter of 5-7 cm.

To make the senezio bush lush, plant several shoots in one pot (this applies to species with drooping shoots).

Transplanting, pruning

Rowley's ground plants are "touch-sensitive" houseplants. The less disturbed the flower, the better and more luxuriant it looks. First of all, this concerns trimming, or rather, its absence. To form a beautiful "crown", it is recommended only to pinch the top leaves of the shoot.

The flower needs an annual transplant only for the first three years after reproduction.After that, its growth slows down, and the bush can be transferred to fresh soil every 3-4 years.

There are several rules that must be followed when transplanting so as not to damage the flower.

It is better to take a new flower pot a little "with a margin", more by 5-8 cm.
A drainage layer must be placed on the bottom.
A store-bought substrate for cacti or succulents is suitable for the groundwort. In the absence of special soil, you can prepare the earthen mixture yourself. To do this, mix in equal parts humus and leafy soil, peat, sand and vermiculite.
The plant should be transplanted carefully so as not to break fragile shoots.

Advice
It is pointless to transplant adult flowers of Rowley's rosemary that have reached the age of 5-6 years. From this, the appearance of the plant will suffer greatly and the bush of "green pearls" will lose its decorative effect. Instead of transplanting, it is better to cut more cuttings and propagate the flower.

Vegetative propagation of the groundwort

Propagation of the groundwort by cuttings photo

In indoor conditions, the groundwort is most often propagated by cuttings:

In the spring, cut them 8-10 cm long, remove 2-3 lower leaves, let a film form at the cut site and plant several pieces in one pot with ready-made soil for adult plants.
Provide bright diffused lighting, the temperature is within 22-25 ° С, watering - by the wick method or through the pallet.
The emergence of new young shoots will tell about successful rooting.

Senezio species with long shoots are also propagated by layering. A container filled with wet sand is placed next to the mother bush. Several shoots are laid there, pinned so that the top remains free. Water in moderation, after a while roots will appear at the point of contact of the stem with the soil. Cut off the sprout and plant separately.

Succinic acid tablets

It is an excellent plant growth regulator, which improves the absorption of nutrients from the soil, helps plants to more easily endure various stresses. Succinic acid normalizes the natural microflora of the soil. Plants treated with acid become more resistant to adverse environmental influences. Its use stimulates the growth of roots, young shoots. Before planting, cuttings and seeds of plants are treated with it to improve germination and increase resistance. The drug is diluted at the rate of 1 gram per 5 liters of water.

Diseases and pests of the groundwort in room conditions

Providing the proper conditions (lighting, temperature) and following the care recommendations, the groundwort does not get sick and is rarely attacked by pests.

What troubles can happen:

Gray rot - dry grayish spots with a yellow border appear on the surface of the leaves. The disease develops with poor lighting, waterlogging of the soil in conjunction with low temperatures. First, tidy up the conditions, then remove the affected areas and treat the plant with a copper-containing preparation;
Powdery mildew - a whitish bloom forms on the stems, leaves and even inflorescences. Cut off the affected parts of the plant and treat the bush with Fundazol (for 1 liter of water, 1 g of the drug);
Seaside or citrus mealybug - from the eggs laid on the back of the leaves, worms hatch in white pubescence, they leave a discharge similar to poplar fluff. It is necessary to moisten a cotton pad with alcohol or soapy water and wipe the leaves and stems, in case of severe damage, treat with Karbofos emulsion;
Spider mites are rounded burgundy bugs that are invisible to the naked eye. They feed on plant sap, from which dry spots appear on the leaves, and the pest also leaves cobweb threads. Rinse the plant under a warm shower, while protecting the substrate from getting wet with a bag. As a last resort, treat the flower with Actellik's solution;
Greenhouse aphid - small insects stick around all parts of the plant: leaves, young shoots, buds.The plant turns yellow, corollas turn brown and die off. It is necessary to remove aphids mechanically, like a mealybug. If the pest continues to spread, spray with an insecticidal preparation.

Other difficulties in growing senezio:

The leaves of the wild rose dry and fall off - poor or irregular watering, the plant is hot or the air in the room is excessively dry;
Brown dry spots appear on the leaves in the warm season - traces of sunburn, it is better to shade the plant at midday;
The leaves turn yellow, brown-brown spots appear on them - waterlogging of the soil, watering with cold water;
Stems are elongated, low-leafed, small leaves - lack of light;
In variegated forms, the color is lost (they become simply green) - the lighting is insufficient or the plant is cramped in the pot.

Use in landscape design

To create unique landscape flower compositions, the culture often uses the graceful (S. elegans), seaside (S. cineraria), bloody - Cineraria (S. cruentus). But for the design of reservoirs, swamp (S. paludosus), riverine (S. fluviatilis), Tatar (S. tataricus) are more suitable.

By creating continuous thickets, they use perennial groundworms. For example, Fuchs' wild rose (S. fuchsii) with rich green leaves with a violet tinge and small flowers. Or Jacquet (S. jacquisianus) with voluminous leaves and large yellow "chamomiles", in which the middle "darkens" over time.

The Jacob's (S. jacobaea) and alpine (S. alpinus) tree growers have excellent decorative qualities. Various types are used to decorate perennial flower beds. Rustic plants with unusual foliage are used as curbs and fill plants that look wonderful next to white lavender and blue delphiniums. Silver-leaved rosewoods are charming in rockeries and rock gardens, as well as in compositions with tropical plants.

Types of rosemary with photos and descriptions

Ash tree or senezio cineraria Senecio cineraria

Senecio cineraria photo

The main feature of the ash tree is its silvery-gray foliage, which persists for a long time. Flowering occurs in summer, but is not the main decorative feature of senezio cineraria. Loves bright sunlight and well-drained soil. If the plants receive too much water, root rot will begin, especially in winter. To ensure good drainage, plant in higher elevations and place some sand on the bottom of the planting hole. This perennial plant can withstand significant drought.

Graceful groundwort Senecio elegans

Senecio graceful Senecio elegans photo

Native to southern Africa (such as the Cape Province of South Africa).

Widely naturalized in coastal areas of southern Australia (i.e., southern and central New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, southeastern South Australia and southwestern Western Australia). Also naturalized on Lord Howe Island, New Zealand, the Southwestern United States (i.e. California) and the Azores. It is considered an ecological weed in Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania and Western Australia. The plant spreads rapidly and displaces local vegetation. The unpretentious summer garden will become your favorite plant in the garden that does not require any attention.

Meadow groundwort or common groundwort Senecio jacobaea syn. Jacobaea vulgaris

Senecio meadow Senecio jacobaea photo

A biennial or perennial herb, widespread in pastures and especially in abandoned pastures in the countries of northern Eurasia; also grows on sand dunes, shrubs, open forests and along forest paths, wastelands, roadsides and shoulders, as well as on rocks, screes and walls. It is also considered an aggressive weed, subject to spread control in many countries. It is a valuable honey plant.

Euphorbiacea Senecio anteuphorbium

Senecio euphorbia Senecio anteuphorbium

Perennial deciduous succulent plant.The height of the bush is 1-1.5 m, the stems are fleshy, erect, about 1.5 cm thick.The leaf plates are small: 1.5-3.5 cm long, 5 mm to 4 cm wide, they are juicy, gray-green shade. The leaves are lanceolate in shape, the central vein is pronounced, there is a short thorn at the top. Inflorescences consist of small white-yellow flowers.

Description: Senecio anteuphorbium is a summer dormant deciduous shrub that can grow up to 90-250 cm in height and width, sometimes forming torn thickets. This plant was one of the earliest succulents grown in Europe, with plantings dating from around 1570.

Senezio euphorbia with fallen leaves photo

Stem: ascending or arcuate, long, round, up to 12 mm in diameter, fleshy, glabrous, pale gray-green, dotted and gray-gray, with striped darker longitudinal lines; the stems are often highly branched, with a characteristic "sea coral" appearance.

Leaves: ephemeral, sessile, oblong-elliptical, ovate or wedge-shaped, depressed along the stems near the tips of the branches, 5-15 mm long, 2-6 mm wide, 2 mm thick, grayish-green, grayish-gray.

Inflorescence: small-headed umbrellas up to 6 cm long, with 3-7 spongy, without rays, discoid, capitals (flower heads) up to 2 cm in diameter, with white or greenish disc flowers with yellow stigmas and anthers. In contrast to most succulent species, senezio, which usually have fetid-smelling flowers, euphorbia has a sweet-smelling, fragrant bloom. Pappus (umbrella, seed parachute) inconspicuous, 12-16 mm long. Bloom season: autumn / winter.

Articulated groundwort Senecio articulatus

Senezio articulated Senecio articulatus photo

Perennial deciduous shrub about 0.5 m high. It is a succulent with a fleshy erect stem about 2 cm thick, round in cross section. Three-lobed thin leaves are attached to succulent oblong petioles. Thanks to the coloring, the plant has a cosmic appearance: the stems, petioles and the main background of the leaf are gray-green, the edge of the leaves is a pinkish luminous shade. The flowers are yellow.

Large-leaved groundwort Senecio grandifolius

Senecio large-leaved Senecio grandifolius photo

Evergreen shrub or tree 2-3 m high. The trunk branches well closer to the upper part, the shoots are covered with warty growths. The leaves are large (10-30 cm long, 10 cm wide), oblong, notched edge. The surface of the leaf is smooth with pronounced veins, dark green in color, the reverse side is matte, slightly pubescent. At the top of the shoots, a large corymbose inflorescence of a sunny yellow hue is formed.

Rustic Gray Senecio greyi

Senecio grayi photo

Perennial evergreen shrub 2-3 m high. Stems are thin, with tomentose pubescence. The leaves are whole, obovate, 1.5-3.5 cm wide and up to 10 cm long, attached with a petiole as long as the leaf itself. The seamy side is so pubescent that the edge seems to be "gray", the surface of the leaf is smooth, dark green, the central vein with a downy. Yellow flowers with a diameter of 2.5 cm are collected in a corymbose inflorescence.

Senecio herrianus

Senecio herrianus Senecio herrianus

Perennial with creeping, weakly branching stems with a rounded section. Small yellow flowers. The main decoration is the leaves resembling small watermelons, only elongated, with a sharp tip. They are light green in color, striped, up to 2 cm long and about 1.5 cm wide.

Klein's groundwort or oleandroliferous Senecio kleinia

Senezio Klein or oleandroliferous Senecio kleinia photo

Evergreen succulent shrub 2-3 m high. Its thick, jointed shoots reach a length of 40 cm, the skin is sandy with spots and strokes. At the tops are bunches of lanceolate leaves, they are gray-green in color with a pronounced central vein, flat, 9-15 cm long and about 2 cm wide.Straw-yellow flowers are collected in an oblong corymbose inflorescence.

Rose flower Senecio pulcher

Senecio red Senecio pulcher photo

Herbaceous evergreen succulent plant. The erect stem is slightly pubescent, is 30 cm-1 m in height. The leaves are lanceolate with serrated edges, the basal ones are attached with petioles, the stem ones are sessile. Valued as a flowering plant: the petals are pale purple or deep purple, the core is bright yellow.

Large-tongue or Natal ivy Senecio macroglossus

Senecio large-tongued or Natal ivy Senecio macroglossus photo

Deciduous perennial succulent plant. The stem is no more than 3 cm in height, thick, lignified, many climbing shoots depart from it. The petioles are juicy, pinkish, they bear spear-shaped leaves up to 8 cm long. The leaf plate has 3-5 segments, the shade is light green, the Variegatus form has chaotically located beige spots. Flowers with a bright yellow heart and lighter petals. Cuttings root perfectly even in dry sand, just need warmth and diffused lighting.

Rooting groundwort Senecio rаdicans

Senezio rooting Senecio rаdicans photo

Perennial evergreen succulent. The stalk is short, but well branched, the shoots are fleshy, drooping, 30-50 cm long. The fleshy leaves are opposite. They are oblong with a sharp tip, the length is 2-3 cm, the width is about 1 cm.The color is light green with a bluish tint, the longitudinal stripes are of a darker shade. Snow-white flowers gather in a corymbose inflorescence.

Creeping groundwort Senecio serpens

Senecio creeping Senecio serpens photo

Evergreen succulent shrub about 20 cm high. The stem is thick and low, erect fleshy leaves extend from it. They are elongated with a sharp nose and stand straight up. The color is given by the gray color, it perfectly contrasts with the whitish flowers, collected in a loose shield.

Arrowhead senecio scaposus

Senecio arrow-nosed Senecio scaposus photo

It is very similar to the previous view, but the leaves are arranged in a circular manner, with age they lose their gray-silver color - a green leaf breaks through the felt film. Orange chamomile flowers.

Rowley's Rowley or Rowell's Rowel Senecio rowleyanus

Senezio Rowley or Rowell's Rowel Senecio rowleyanus photo

It is also called the strings of pearls, the most demanded species in indoor floriculture. This perennial evergreen grows rapidly. Spherical bead leaves are strung on thin hanging shoots 20-60 cm long. Snow-white inflorescences exude spicy cinnamon aroma.

Stapeliiform groundwort Senecio stapeliiformis

Senecio stapeliiformis Senecio stapeliiformis photo

The short stem is branched into several erect, thick, ribbed shoots. At a height of 50 cm, their diameter is 2 cm. The skin is green, with lighter or darker longitudinal stripes, the surface is covered with many soft thorns, the leaves are scaly. Bunches of red flowers emphasize the originality of the plant.

Haworth's groundwort Senecio haworthii

Senecio haworthii photo

A perennial succulent bush about 30 cm high. The short stem produces one or more shoots decorated with boat leaves. The leaf plates are fleshy, arranged in a spiral, the effect is given by a white-silver felt spraying. The globular scutellum is yellow or orange.

Grow in a well-lit area without direct sunlight. Propagate by cuttings, rooting in sand under diffused light and at least 22 degrees Celsius.

Bloody groundwort or bloody cynenaria Senecio cruentus

Senezio bloody or bloody cynenaria Senecio cruentus photo

Great summer garden. Compact bushes reach a height of no more than 60 cm. Erect herbaceous stems are decorated with rounded leaves with wavy edges.The surface of the leaf plate is leathery, dark green, the reverse side is decorated with down, matte. The flowers look like daisies, the petals are white at the base, then purple, the core is dark red.

Senecio crassissimus

Senecio fatty Senecio crassissimus photo

A succulent plant about 45 cm high. Flat leaf plates are placed on an erect stem with a rough surface. The leaves are juicy, light green with a burgundy border. Inflorescences in yellow tones.

Everliving groundwort Senecio sempervivus

Senecio the ever-living Senecio sempervivus photo

Extravagant succulent. The stem is branched into several shoots. Oval leaves with a pointed spout are opposite, the shade is gray-burgundy. Globular blood-red flowers rise on a tall, bare peduncle with sparse small leaves.

Harm from the grub: myths and truth

There are many myths among gardeners that the Rowley rosewort destroys the liver, contributing to the occurrence of cirrhosis and even cancer. Many varieties of such a houseplant are poisonous to one degree or another. If in contact with the skin, they can cause allergic reactions and skin irritation. But at the same time, the grub does not cause serious danger to human health, if you do not eat them.

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The plant has a poisonous toxic sap that provokes allergies. It is not necessary to grow Rowley's rosewort with appetizing green berries where there are small children. Despite the prohibitions, they often reach for berries to taste them. Adults should also avoid exposure to toxic juice on mucous membranes. For this, it is recommended to wear gloves and glasses for all manipulations.

Diseases and pests

Green pearls are not susceptible to disease. Usually, his condition worsens due to a violation of the rules of care or when infested with insects. Most often it is affected by yellow spots with dryness around the edges. This is how gray rot manifests itself. It is formed due to excess watering. In order to cure Rowley's wild rose, it is enough to water it less and treat it with copper oxychloride.

If a cobweb appears between the leaves, then the succulent is surely affected by a spider mite. Yellow specks and dehydration are characteristic of thrips infestation. In order to get rid of parasites, it is enough to treat the plants with insecticides several times and rinse them with laundry soap dissolved in water.

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Harvesting a plant

Harvesting can be done in spring, summer and early autumn. During summer flowering, the stems, flowers, and leaves of the wild rose are harvested.

The root can be taken before the active growth of the plant (spring) or after it dries out (autumn). The juice is best taken in spring and early summer. The drying process should preferably be carried out in the shade, but with good ventilation.

It will be useful to know where you can buy a common groundwort, especially if it is difficult to stock up on a plant yourself. Many natural herbal online stores sell such a product at various prices.

The beneficial properties of the common rosewort have been tested in practice for more than one century. If, during weeding, the plant catches your eye, it makes sense to save it and get seeds in the fall.

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By propagating the groundwort in a separate area, you can get not only a beautiful decorative, but also a healing agent. The main thing is to observe precautions and carry out treatment under the supervision of a doctor.

Flat-leaved

Flat-leaved - Senezio rhomboid - Seneciorhombifolius.

Herbaceous medicinal perennial with tall, even stalks.

Dumpy rhizome, located in the upper layer of the soil. Shoots finely ribbed, dotted with an abundance of short hairs.

The leaves are elongated and wide, heart-shaped.

Lush inflorescences are corymbose brooms, consisting of a bunch of tiny lemon flowers.

After them, the fruit is formed in the form of a stretched case.

Plant at home by yourself

Specially for home conditions, varieties with a brighter color were bred. Caring for a flower at home is very simple, which makes it very popular.

For planting, seeds or cuttings are used.

The seeds germinate without difficulty. They should be planted in moist soil, but they should not be covered with earth, but only slightly tamped. For a greenhouse effect, it is better to put thin glass on top - these are the most optimal conditions. But only daily ventilation is required, and drops that appear on the glass (condensation) must be removed with a napkin.

Sprouted seedlings are transplanted in May or the first half of June, with a lump of soil. The ideal soil is to mix humus and peat. The flower of the cross does not like dense soil, where air does not penetrate well.

Cuttings take root easily. In advance, you need to powder the cut with root. The soil is disinfected with a light solution of potassium permanganate. Be sure to mix nutrient soil with sand.

After placing the cuttings in the soil, cover with a cut, plastic bottle to create such a greenhouse. High humidity is very important during the rooting period of cuttings.

If you want to plant outdoors, the most favorable time is spring.

Be sure to use gloves and a mask, as the juice that gets on the skin or mucous membranes can cause an allergic reaction.

Large reed

Large reed rose - False ivy - Seneciomacroglossus.

Leafy succulent is a long-liver with creeping stems. Shoots can reach 1.5-3 m in length, branch slightly and slowly woody.

The silhouette of the leaf blades follows the outlines of the spearhead and the leaves of true ivy. The inflorescences are on a long peduncle, very much like field daisies. They have a yellow fleecy center and light petals around.

Variegatus cultivar It stands out for its two-color leaves. Their dark green surface is painted with contrasting straw or smoky spots of arbitrary shape and location.

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The extract and infusion of common rosewort were previously used in gynecological practice as hemostatic agents [5].

While walking in the meadow, many do not think that every blade of grass under their feet has tremendous healing properties. Several centuries ago, our great-grandmothers knew from which disease a particular plant would help.

In household plots, a beautiful, fleshy plant with yellow flowers is often found - this is the common groundwort. So, is it a weed or a medicine? Next, we will tell you about it in detail: what medicinal properties it has; when to collect it and how to harvest it.

Ash cineraria

Ash cineraria - Jacobaeamaritima - Silver or seaside cineraria.

An evergreen semi-shrub or shrub plant of a modest size, not exceeding 50-60 cm.

The leaf blades are simple, intensely dissected.

They are painted in a malachite color, which is almost invisible under the steel coating that covers the entire surface of the plant.

The flowers are small, they look like daisies, they create baskets together.

The color of the petals is gold.

The composition of the leaves contains the compound senecifyllin, which perfectly relaxes muscle fibers.

The plant is used in outdoor decoration.

Historical references

The benefits of the common groundwort were spoken of in ancient treatises on the topic of health and the treatment of diseases.

The decoction of the plant produced a diuretic and choleretic effect. A mixture of crushed seeds and wax applied to the face saved from cramps.

Pharmacists from France noted that the roseberry juice helps with parasites, gives a positive therapeutic result for colitis.

The name Senecio itself goes back to the Latin "senex", which means old (bald). The word conveys the appearance of the inflorescences of the plant after the seeds ripen and fall out of them. White tufts of flowers resemble the gray head of an old man.

Acantholiferous

Acantholous Clay - Senecioachanthifolius.

Always a green bush that lives for many years, settling only in well-lit areas.

The leaves are patterned, picturesque in appearance, a shiny silver coating only enhances the impression.

The shrub is often used as decoration for flower beds and front gardens.

Jacob Jacob

Jacobey Jacob - Meadow clinging - Seneciojacobaea - Common Jacob.

A very tall herbaceous plant, the stems of which are able to grow up to a meter in length.

Stems glabrous or with very weak spider-like pubescence.

The leaves have an extremely bizarre shape that changes depending on their location.

The inflorescences, composed of tiny flowers, similar to the daisy, are collected in shield-like brooms or braids.

The number of petals can vary from 3 to 7. Painted in yellow-orange color.

Mr. Dachnik recommends: medicinal properties and contraindications

Most of the varieties of the wild rose have medicinal properties. Thanks to the beneficial substances that make up the plant, the plant acts as an anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anticonvulsant. Also, some types accelerate wound healing, act as an antihelminthic, suppress attacks of bronchial asthma, help with hypertension, cholecystitis, colitis, stomach ulcers.

It is forbidden to use the groundwort for persons suffering from glaucoma, circulatory disorders, liver and kidney pathology. Rugwort is not recommended for pregnant and lactating women, as it is poisonous.

The plant is harvested in summer using roots, stems, leaves, flowers. All parts dry well. Stored for two years in boxes, bags.

1. Seven Secrets of Success:

1. Growing temperature: warm content during the growth period - in spring and summer - at a temperature of 20 - 27 ° С, rather cool wintering at a temperature of 13 - 16 ° С.

2. Lighting: Direct sunlight should hit the plants in the evening and morning hours every day so that the flower looks healthy and does not stretch out.

3. Watering and humidity: the frequency of watering should be consistent with the temperature of the content, the ground plant tolerates short-term drought better than excess moisture. It does not need high air humidity.

4. Features of the: the variety of species implies quite different conditions of keeping, often the ground flowers are so different from each other that it is difficult to classify plants as one and the same species.

5. Priming: well drained, can even be poor in nutrients.

6. Top dressing: during the period of growth and flowering, we feed them with fertilizers with a high potassium content every month, in the autumn-winter period, no feeding is carried out.

7. Reproduction: by sowing seeds or stem cuttings rooted in spring and summer.

Botanical name: Senecio.

Rustic plant - family... Compositae or aster.

Origin... Southwest Africa.

Description. Russoles or senezio - attractive and very unusual perennial or annual herbaceous evergreen succulents with long, creeping stems.

Shape and size leaves very changeable. In some species of the wild rose, they are round, juicy and look like beads strung on threads - thin stems, while in other plants they are quite long - 2 - 3 cm.in length and rounded in cross section, slightly curved and similar to bananas, light green.

During flowering, in spring, small, white funnel-shaped flowers with a diameter of only about 1 cm. The flowers are inconspicuous and not of particular interest, but fragrant.

Height... The long stems of the plant can reach 60 - 90 cm.

Pests

Aphids, cobweb mites are very "fond" of crosses. Their presence is evidenced by: dry leaves, a sticky bloom appears. Here insecticides from the gardening store will come to the rescue. But before starting treatment, wash the entire green part of the flower under a tap or shower.

When a plant is well looked after, it is easy for it to cope with an illness and recover from illness.

Chemical composition, toxicity [edit | edit code]

The aerial part of the plant contains senezionine and senecin, pyrrolizidine alkaloids with hemostatic properties [5].

The plant is poisonous, which is due to the content in it of various poisonous alkaloids, which can lead to liver damage with subsequent damage to the central nervous system [10]. Among domestic animals, the plant is especially dangerous for horses [7]. Cases of poisoning of ducklings were observed when ground plants of common groundwort and common jacoba were added to their feed ( Jacobaea vulgaris

) in the amount of 10% [10].

Creeping

Senecio creeping flower - Senecioserpens.

Quite low shrubs, which gradually grow with a rug and densely cover the soil.

A perennial evergreen succulent that accumulates moisture in the leaves.

They are very fleshy and are located on creeping stems. The plant is painted in pale green and covered with a bloom of gray and blue tones.

Inflorescences - baskets of a milky white hue.

Application

Hanging baskets will look very impressive with the groundwort in them because of its stems hanging from them. They can also be used as a ground cover plant.

If you properly care for the cross, this plant will be able to decorate the house for more than one year. When the plant begins to lose its attractive appearance, it can be replaced with a new one grown using cuttings.

It is important to remember that this plant is poisonous and should not be ingested. When working with him, you need to protect your hands with gloves.