Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aureus
ID:
28422

Status:
valid

Authors:
Georgi

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:
Beschr. Nation. Russ. Reich 3(4): 1243.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000027751



Common Names

  • Senecio aureus
  • Aureus Senecio
  • Senecio of Aureus


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Synonyms

  • Senecio aureus aureus [unknown]

Description

Senecio aureus (also called Golden Ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem that can reach up to 30 cm in height. The leaves are lanceolate and have a velvety texture. It grows in dry, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio aureus is a flowering plant that is often used in gardens and flower beds as an ornamental. It is also known to attract bees and butterflies, making it a great addition to any garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio aureus has yellow daisy-like flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are hairy and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio aureus is an annual plant that is native to Europe and North America. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed. Sow the seeds in spring or autumn in a cold frame or in a sheltered spot outdoors.

Where to Find Senecio aureus

Senecio aureus is found in the Mediterranean region.

Senecio aureus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio aureus?

Senecio aureus

What is the common name of Senecio aureus?

Golden ragwort

What type of plant is Senecio aureus?

Perennial herbaceous plant

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,

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