Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flavus
ID:
114489

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Decne.) Sch.Bip.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Hist. Nat. Iles Canaries 3(2; 2): 319 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000113818



Common Names

  • Senecio flavus
  • Golden Ragwort
  • Lemon Daisy


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Description

Senecio flavus (also called 'Yellow Groundsel', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a stem with a single flower head. The leaves are lanceolate, and the flowers are yellow. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio flavus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat wounds and skin irritations.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio flavus is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened disc with a small, white tuft of hairs at one end. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio flavus is a hardy perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed, sown in spring or autumn. Division can be done in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Senecio flavus

Senecio flavus is native to Europe and is found in dry, grassy areas.

Senecio flavus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio flavus?

Senecio flavus

What type of plant is Senecio flavus?

Senecio flavus is an annual herb.

Where is Senecio flavus native to?

Senecio flavus is native to South Africa.

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-75332: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Decaisne (1807-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Decne.' in the authors string.
Carl Heinrich 'Bipontinus' Schultz (1805-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Bip.' in the authors string.