Status:
valid
Authors:
Hilliard
Source:
gcc
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 34(1): 86 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000088419
Common Names
- Senecio albanopsis
- Albanopsis Senecio
- Senecio Albanops
Description
Senecio albanopsis (also called Alpine Ragwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the alpine regions of Europe. It has a rosette of basal leaves and yellow flowers that bloom in late summer. It grows in rocky and grassy areas, often in meadows and pastures.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio albanopsis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Senecio albanopsis has small, white flowers with yellow centers and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves that are slightly hairy.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio albanopsis is a fast-growing, evergreen perennial shrub that can reach up to 1.5m tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be placed in moist soil and kept in a warm, bright spot until they have rooted.
Where to Find Senecio albanopsis
Senecio albanopsis is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas and open woodlands. It is most commonly found in Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Senecio albanopsis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio albanopsis?
Senecio albanopsis
What is the common name of Senecio albanopsis?
Albanian Senecio
What is the habitat of Senecio albanopsis?
It is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes and open woodlands
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,