Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
actinoleucus
ID:
125931

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. Roy. Soc. Victoria viii. (1867) 40.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000125260



Common Names

  • Senecio actinoleucus
  • Silver Ragwort
  • White Groundsel


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Synonyms

  • Senecio leucoglossus Sond. [unknown]

Description

Senecio actinoleucus (also called Silver Ragwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has a rosette of leaves and yellow daisy-like flowers. It grows in dry grasslands, rocky slopes and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio actinoleucus has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. It has also been used as a natural insect repellent and as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio actinoleucus is small and yellow, with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio actinoleucus is a perennial plant that is propagated from division or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is best cultivated in a temperate climate.

Where to Find Senecio actinoleucus

Senecio actinoleucus is native to the Mediterranean region.

Senecio actinoleucus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio actinoleucus?

Senecio actinoleucus

What is the common name of Senecio actinoleucus?

Actinoleucus Senecio

What is the natural habitat of Senecio actinoleucus?

Grassy slopes and rocky outcrops

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,