Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
callosus
ID:
122106

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sch.Bip.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Flora 28: 498 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000121435



Common Names

  • Senecio callosus
  • Callous Ragwort
  • Callous Senecio


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Synonyms

  • Senecio decorus Greenm. [unknown]
  • Cacalia toluccana DC. [unknown]
  • Senecio coulteri Greenm. [unknown]
  • Senecio eximius Hemsl. [unknown]

Description

Senecio callosus (also called Woolly Ragwort, among many other common names) is a biennial herb native to Europe. It has a tall, upright stem and yellow flowers. It typically grows in open fields, along roadsides, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio callosus is used as a ground cover in gardens and is also used in rock gardens. It has a low water requirement and is drought tolerant. It is also used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio callosus is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio callosus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil pH levels. To propagate by division, divide the plant in the spring or fall and replant in the same area. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in the spring in a well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist and provide adequate light. The seeds will germinate in about 2-3 weeks.

Where to Find Senecio callosus

Senecio callosus is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and other open areas.

Senecio callosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio callosus?

Senecio callosus

What is the common name of Senecio callosus?

Callose senecio

What is the growth habit of Senecio callosus?

It is an evergreen shrub with small, leathery leaves and small white flowers

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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