Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
deferens
ID:
97170

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Abh. Königl. Ges. Wiss. Göttingen 19: 193 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000096499



Common Names

  • Deferent Senecio
  • Senecio deferens
  • Deferent Senecio


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Description

Senecio deferens (also called Deferring Ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio deferens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio deferens has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and have a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio deferens is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate. It can be propagated from seed or by division. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a moist, well-draining soil in a sunny location. Water regularly and keep the soil moist. The seedlings will emerge in 1-2 weeks. To propagate by division, dig up the plant and divide the crown into several sections. Replant the sections in a sunny location with well-draining soil. Water regularly and keep the soil moist.

Where to Find Senecio deferens

Senecio deferens is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

Senecio deferens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio deferens?

Senecio deferens

What is the natural habitat of Senecio deferens?

Senecio deferens is native to the western United States and northern Mexico.

What are the characteristics of Senecio deferens?

Senecio deferens is an annual herb with small yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. The leaves are narrow and lance-shaped, and the plant has a woody stem.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-52642: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.