Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1846
Citation Micro:
Bot. Antarct. Voy. I. (Fl. Antarct.). 2: 314. 1846 [ante 5 May 1846]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000061004
Common Names
- Senecio Arnottii
- Arnott's Groundsel
- Arnott's Ragwort
Description
Senecio arnottii (also called Arnott's groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Canary Islands and Madeira. It grows in dry, rocky habitats and has oblong to lanceolate leaves that are covered in soft, white hairs.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio arnottii is a medicinal plant that is used to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive issues, skin conditions, and respiratory problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Senecio arnottii has small, yellow flowers with a diameter of 0.5-1 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio arnottii is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or outdoors in a sunny spot. Division should be done in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Senecio arnottii
Senecio arnottii is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.
Senecio arnottii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio arnottii?
Senecio arnottii
What is the common name of Senecio arnottii?
Arnott's ragwort
What is the natural habitat of Senecio arnottii?
Arnott's ragwort is native to the Mediterranean region
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,