Status:
valid
Authors:
Cabrera
Source:
gcc
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Notas Mus. La Plata, Bot. 1: 393, fig. 2 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000040860
Common Names
- Senecio Cremnicola
- Cremnicola Ragwort
- Ragwort
Description
Senecio cremnicola (also called Cretan ragwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in grasslands, shrublands, and woodlands, and can reach up to 0.5 meters in height.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio cremnicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a fodder crop for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio cremnicola is yellow in color and has a daisy-like shape. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio cremnicola is a perennial herb native to the Caucasus Mountains. It grows to a height of up to 1 m and prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is by seed or division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a sunny spot and lightly covered. Division of the rhizomes should be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Senecio cremnicola
Senecio cremnicola is native to the Caucasus region and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Senecio cremnicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio cremnicola?
Senecio cremnicola
What is the common name of Senecio cremnicola?
Cremnitz Senecio
What is the natural habitat of Senecio cremnicola?
Senecio cremnicola is native to the Caucasus region
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,