Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crenulatus
ID:
85092

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 385 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000084421



Common Names

  • Senecio crenulatus
  • Crenulate Ragwort
  • Crenulate Groundsel


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Description

Senecio crenulatus (also called 'Crenulate Ragwort', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody base and grows up to 40 cm tall. Its leaves are oblong-lanceolate and are covered in small hairs. It is found in rocky and sandy soils, as well as in grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio crenulatus is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio crenulatus is yellow, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped achene. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio crenulatus is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month.

Where to Find Senecio crenulatus

Senecio crenulatus is native to South America and can be found in the wild in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Senecio crenulatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio crenulatus?

Senecio crenulatus

What is the common name of Senecio crenulatus?

Crenulate Groundsel

What is the growth habit of Senecio crenulatus?

It is an annual herb with a slender stem and small, white flowers.

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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