Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
condylus
ID:
82809

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.Thomps.

Source:
gcc

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Muelleria 21: 18 (-20; figs. 9-10) (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000082138



Common Names

  • Cushion Ragwort
  • Rough Ragwort
  • Senecio Ragwort


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Description

Senecio condylus (also called white-flowered ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas. It has small, white flowers and deeply lobed leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio condylus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a groundcover and for erosion control. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio condylus has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne in clusters on the end of the stems. The seeds are small and black and are enclosed in a membranous sac. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a few short hairs on the surface.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio condylus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Senecio condylus

Senecio condylus can be found in the western United States, from California to Colorado.

Senecio condylus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio condylus?

Senecio condylus

What is the common name of Senecio condylus?

Knob-headed Ragwort

What is the natural habitat of Senecio condylus?

Senecio condylus is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

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-38663: Based on the initial data import
Ian R. Thompson (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.Thomps.' in the authors string.