Status:
valid
Authors:
Phil.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Anales Mus. Nac. Santiago de Chile 1891: 45 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000096004
Common Names
- Senecio ctenophyllus
- Ctenophyllus Groundsel
- Ctenophyllus Senecio
Synonyms
- Senecio vittatus Reiche [unknown]
Description
Senecio ctenophyllus (also called 'Cobweb Ragwort', among many other common names) is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a flowering stem which is usually branched. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio ctenophyllus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal herb to treat skin diseases, and as a diuretic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Senecio ctenophyllus has yellow, daisy-like flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio ctenophyllus is an annual plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, which should be sown in early spring. The seedlings should be thinned out to allow for adequate space between plants.
Where to Find Senecio ctenophyllus
Senecio ctenophyllus can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa.
Senecio ctenophyllus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio ctenophyllus?
Senecio ctenophyllus
What is the family of Senecio ctenophyllus?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Senecio ctenophyllus?
Ctenophyllus Ragwort
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,