Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
attenuatus
ID:
22808

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sch.Bip. ex Rusby

Source:
gcc

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Mem. Torrey Bot. Club iii. No. 3, 63 (1893), descr.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000022137



Common Names

  • Attenuate Senecio
  • Slender Ragwort
  • Slender Groundsel


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Synonyms

  • Senecio attenuatus attenuatus [unknown]

Description

Senecio attenuatus (also called Rayless Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to the western United States and Canada, and is found in open, dry habitats such as grasslands, sagebrush, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio attenuatus is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio attenuatus is yellow and daisy-like. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and lanky.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio attenuatus is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-draining soil mix. The seeds should be kept in a warm, bright location and watered regularly until they are well-established. Once established, the plants can be transplanted to their permanent location.

Where to Find Senecio attenuatus

Senecio attenuatus can be found in dry, open areas in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

Senecio attenuatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio attenuatus?

Senecio attenuatus

What is the common name of Senecio attenuatus?

Slender Ragwort

What is the growth habit of Senecio attenuatus?

Senecio attenuatus is an erect, clump-forming perennial

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

Carl Heinrich 'Bipontinus' Schultz (1805-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Bip.' in the authors string.
Henry Hurd Rusby (1855-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rusby' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:232656-2: Based on the initial data import