Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
barorum
ID:
129218

Status:
valid

Authors:
Humbert

Source:
gcc

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Compos. Madagascar 144, 304 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000128547



Common Names

  • Senecio barorum
  • Blue Mountain Ragwort
  • Mountain Ragwort


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Synonyms

  • Senecio barorum barorum [unknown]
  • Senecio barorum ellipticus Humbert [unknown]

Description

Senecio barorum (also called Bar's Ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe. It grows in open areas, roadsides, and disturbed areas, and has a height of up to 30 cm. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are yellow.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio barorum is used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments. It is also used as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio barorum has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio barorum is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. The seeds should be sown in the spring or summer and should be planted about 1/4 inch deep and spaced about 8 inches apart. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. Division can also be done in the spring or summer. The clumps should be divided and replanted in the garden.

Where to Find Senecio barorum

Senecio barorum can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Senecio barorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio barorum?

Senecio barorum

What is the family of Senecio barorum?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Senecio barorum?

Bar's Ragwort

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-89523: Based on the initial data import
Jean-Henri Humbert (1887-1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Humbert' in the authors string.