Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ellenbergii
ID:
83345

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 12: 187 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000082674



Common Names

  • Ellenberg's Groundsel
  • Senecio Ellenbergii
  • Ellenberg's Ragwort


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Description

Senecio ellenbergii (also called Ellenberg's Ragwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and western Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem that can reach up to 1 m tall. The leaves are pinnately lobed and up to 10 cm long. The flowers are yellow and are arranged in a corymb. It grows in moist soils in meadows, pastures, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio ellenbergii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio ellenbergii is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio ellenbergii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Senecio ellenbergii

Senecio ellenbergii can be found in Europe, from the British Isles to the Mediterranean.

Senecio ellenbergii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio ellenbergii?

Senecio ellenbergii

What is the common name of Senecio ellenbergii?

Ellenberg's Ragwort

What is the natural habitat of Senecio ellenbergii?

Senecio ellenbergii is native to Europe, where it grows in meadows, pastures, and disturbed areas.

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,