Senecio castagneanus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
castagneanus
ID:
79691
Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 354 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000079020
Common Names
- Castagne's Ragwort
- Castagne's Groundsel
- Castagne's Senecio
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Senecio pisidicus Boiss. [unknown]
- Senecio tmoleus Boiss. [unknown]
Description
Senecio castagneanus (also called 'Castagne's Ragwort', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Europe, Asia and North Africa, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio castagneanus is a perennial plant that is often used as an ornamental in gardens. It is also used to attract pollinators such as butterflies and bees. It has a long bloom period and is drought tolerant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio castagneanus is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with long, thin leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Senecio castagneanus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division of the root clumps in the spring. It prefers a sunny location and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed, but it may take several years to flower.
Where to Find Senecio castagneanus
Senecio castagneanus is native to South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Senecio castagneanus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio castagneanus?
Senecio castagneanus
What type of plant is Senecio castagneanus?
A perennial herbaceous plant
Where is Senecio castagneanus found?
It is found in South America
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
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:244388-1: Based on the initial data import