Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Prodr. (DC.) 6: 378
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114359
Common Names
- Senecio Canaliculatus
- Canaliculatus's Ragwort
- Canaliculatus's Senecio
Synonyms
- Senecio cyclocladus Baker [unknown]
- Senecio cicatricosus Baker [unknown]
- Senecio petrophilus Klatt [unknown]
Description
Senecio canaliculatus (also called narrow-leaved ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a thin, woody stem and lanceolate leaves with a serrated margin. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and other open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio canaliculatus is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used to treat digestive issues and respiratory problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Senecio canaliculatus has small yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and have a pointed tip. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio canaliculatus is a hardy, evergreen shrub that prefers well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and should be kept moist until they are rooted. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Senecio canaliculatus
Senecio canaliculatus is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in countries such as Italy, Greece, and Turkey.
Senecio canaliculatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio canaliculatus?
Senecio canaliculatus
What is the common name of Senecio canaliculatus?
Canaliculate ragwort
What is the natural habitat of Senecio canaliculatus?
Grasslands and open woodlands
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,