Status:
valid
Authors:
O.Hoffm.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
in Kuntze, Revis. Gen. Pl. 3[3]: 171. 1898 [28 Sep 1898]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000024217
Common Names
- Arabid Daisy
- Senecio
- Arabidifolius
Description
Senecio arabidifolius (also called Arabid-leaved Ragwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It has yellow flowers and can be found in Europe, North Africa and temperate Asia. It is commonly found in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio arabidifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers can be used to make herbal teas. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio arabidifolius is yellow and daisy-like, with many petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedling has a single, thin stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio arabidifolius is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from semi-mature wood and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plant should be kept well-watered and fertilized regularly.
Where to Find Senecio arabidifolius
Senecio arabidifolius is native to the Mediterranean region.
Senecio arabidifolius FAQ
What are the common names of Senecio arabidifolius?
Common names of Senecio arabidifolius include Arabid-leaved Ragwort, Arabid-leaved Groundsel, and Arabid-leaved Senecio.
What is the scientific classification of Senecio arabidifolius?
The scientific classification of Senecio arabidifolius is as follows: Kingdom: Plantae; Order: Asterales; Family: Asteraceae; Genus: Senecio; Species: Senecio arabidifolius.
What are the uses of Senecio arabidifolius?
Senecio arabidifolius has a variety of uses. It is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, as a food source, and for its oil.
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,