Status:
valid
Authors:
Cuatrec.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 27, n.° 2: 20 (1951)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000138518
Common Names
- Glacial Senecio
- Glacial Ragwort
- Alpine Ragwort
Description
Senecio adglacialis (also called glacial ragwort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the aster family. It is native to the Arctic and alpine regions, and it is found in rocky, dry habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio adglacialis is an ornamental plant used for its beautiful yellow flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Senecio adglacialis has yellow flowers with small, black seeds. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio adglacialis is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Senecio adglacialis
Senecio adglacialis is native to the Arctic and Subarctic regions. It can be found in tundra and alpine meadows.
Senecio adglacialis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio adglacialis?
Senecio adglacialis
What is the common name of Senecio adglacialis?
Adglacial Ragwort
What is the habitat of Senecio adglacialis?
Grasslands, open woods, and disturbed areas
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,