Senecio altissimus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
altissimus
ID:
49166
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mill.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1768
Citation Micro:
Gard. Dict. ed. 8 : n.° 9 (1768)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000048495
Common Names
- Tall Ragwort
- Tall Groundsel
- Tall Senecio
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Senecio altissimus (also called Tall Ragwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is found in meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio altissimus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as a diuretic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio altissimus is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a white pappus. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of basal leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Senecio altissimus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Senecio altissimus
Senecio altissimus is native to Europe and can be found in meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats. It is also found in parts of North America and Asia.
Senecio altissimus FAQ
What are the common names for Senecio altissimus?
Senecio altissimus is commonly known as tall ragwort or tall groundsel.
What is the natural habitat of Senecio altissimus?
Senecio altissimus is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.
What is the growth habit of Senecio altissimus?
Senecio altissimus is an upright, clump-forming perennial that grows up to 3 feet tall.
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
Philip Miller (1691-1771): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mill.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:243728-1: Based on the initial data import