Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flaccidifolius
ID:
19604

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wedd.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Chlor. Andina 1: 113 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018933



Common Names

  • Flaccid-leaved Ragwort
  • Senecio Flaccidifolius
  • Ragwort


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Description

Senecio flaccidifolius (also called Flaccid-leaved ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a capitulum of yellow flowers. It grows in dry grasslands, meadows and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio flaccidifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio flaccidifolius has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2 to 3 cm. Its seeds are small, black and have a diameter of about 1 mm. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a long hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio flaccidifolius is an evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a seed tray filled with a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and place the tray in a warm, sunny location. The seeds should germinate within a few weeks. To propagate by cuttings, take a 4-6 inch cutting from a healthy stem and remove the lower leaves. Place the cutting in a pot filled with a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and place the pot in a warm, sunny location. The cutting should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Senecio flaccidifolius

Senecio flaccidifolius is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky areas, such as deserts and canyons.

Senecio flaccidifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio flaccidifolius?

Senecio flaccidifolius

What are the common names of Senecio flaccidifolius?

Drooping ragwort, Flaccid ragwort

Where does Senecio flaccidifolius grow?

Senecio flaccidifolius is native to the Mediterranean region

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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