Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crassorhizus
ID:
26864

Status:
valid

Authors:
De Wild.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 5: 54 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026193



Common Names

  • Senecio crassorhizus
  • Crassorhizus Senecio
  • Thick-Rooted Ragwort


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Description

Senecio crassorhizus (also called Thick-rooted Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual plant with yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to Europe, North Africa and parts of Asia. It grows in meadows, pastures, grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio crassorhizus is used as an ornamental plant and is also used as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio crassorhizus is yellow, with a single row of petals and a center of yellow disc florets. The seed is a small, black achene with a white pappus. The seedlings are thin and upright, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio crassorhizus is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It grows in moist, shady areas and is tolerant of a wide range of soils. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in the fall or early spring. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Division of established plants can also be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Senecio crassorhizus

Senecio crassorhizus is found in the Mediterranean region, especially in the mountains of Spain and Portugal.

Senecio crassorhizus FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Senecio crassorhizus?

Senecio crassorhizus is native to South Africa.

What type of soil does Senecio crassorhizus prefer?

Senecio crassorhizus prefers well-drained, sandy soils.

How much light does Senecio crassorhizus need?

Senecio crassorhizus needs full sun to partial shade.

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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