Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
albus
ID:
56000

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.N.Nakaj. & A.M.Teles

Source:
gcc

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 64(1): 162 (161-165; fig. 1, (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000055329



Common Names

  • White Groundsel
  • White Ragwort
  • White Senecio


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Description

Senecio albus (also called White Ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with white flowers and long, thin leaves. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and typically grows in meadows, pastures, and other grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio albus has medicinal uses, such as being used to treat skin conditions, and its leaves can be used in salads.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio albus is white and daisy-like, with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and have a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio albus is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and moist soil. To propagate, divide the root clumps in the spring or collect the seed heads and sow them in the fall. The seedlings should emerge in the spring.

Where to Find Senecio albus

Senecio albus is native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It is typically found in grasslands and meadows.

Senecio albus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio albus?

Senecio albus

What is the family of Senecio albus?

Asteraceae

Where is Senecio albus found?

It is found in Europe, North Africa and parts of Asia

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-153964: Based on the initial data import
Jimi Naoki Nakajima: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.N.Nakaj.' in the authors string.
Aristônio Magalhães Teles (b.1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.M.Teles' in the authors string.