Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
achilleifolius
ID:
36782

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 396 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000036111



Common Names

  • Achillea-leaved Senecio
  • Achillea-leaved Groundsel
  • Senecio


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Synonyms

  • Senecio glaucescens DC. [unknown]
  • Senecio achilleifolius glaucescens (DC.) Harv. [unknown]
  • Senecio achilleifolius achilleifolius [unknown]
  • Senecio achilleifolius glanduloso-scaber Thell. [unknown]

Description

Senecio achilleifolius (also called Silver Ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 meter in height. It has a basal rosette of leaves with toothed margins and a stem with yellow flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, scrublands, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio achilleifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio achilleifolius has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio achilleifolius is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed, but it is not recommended as the seedlings are not true to the parent plant.

Where to Find Senecio achilleifolius

Senecio achilleifolius is native to Europe and is found in the Mediterranean region.

Senecio achilleifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio achilleifolius?

Senecio achilleifolius

What is the common name of Senecio achilleifolius?

Achillea-leaved Ragwort

What is the family of Senecio achilleifolius?

Asteraceae

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,