Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crispus
ID:
21219

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thunb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1800

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Pl. Cap. 2: 157 (1800)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000020548



Common Names

  • Crisp Senecio
  • Crisp Ragwort
  • Crisp Groundsel


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Synonyms

  • Senecio sulcatus DC. [unknown]

Description

Senecio crispus (also called 'Curly Senecio', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Europe. It has small, wavy leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, sunny places such as grasslands and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio crispus is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and for its medicinal properties. It is also used to attract beneficial insects to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio crispus is yellow with a dark center. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio crispus is a perennial plant that is grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by taking cuttings in the summer. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is more difficult.

Where to Find Senecio crispus

Senecio crispus is a species of flowering plant that is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

Senecio crispus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio crispus?

Senecio crispus

What is the common name of Senecio crispus?

Curled Ragwort

What is the natural habitat of Senecio crispus?

It is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia

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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