Status:
valid
Authors:
Griseb.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1874
Citation Micro:
Abh. Königl. Ges. Wiss. Göttingen 19: 192 (1874)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000087461
Common Names
- Belen Senecio
- Belen Ragwort
- Belen Groundsel
Description
Senecio belenensis (also called 'Belen's Senecio', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Central and Southern Europe. It has a basal rosette of leaves and grows to a height of 10-30 cm. It is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio belenensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat coughs, colds, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio belenensis is yellow with a diameter of 2-4 cm. The seeds are small and black. The seedling is a rosette of leaves with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio belenensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated through division of the root system. It is best grown in full sun in moist, well-drained soil. It is a hardy plant and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures and soil types.
Where to Find Senecio belenensis
Senecio belenensis is native to the Canary Islands and can be found in the islands of Tenerife, Gran Canaria, and La Palma.
Senecio belenensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio belenensis?
Senecio belenensis
What is the common name of Senecio belenensis?
Belen's Groundsel
What is the natural habitat of Senecio belenensis?
Senecio belenensis is native to the southwestern United States, where it grows in dry, open woodlands and grasslands.
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,