Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
galeottii
ID:
129589

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hemsl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Biol. Cent.-Amer., Bot. 2: 239 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000128918



Common Names

  • Galeotti's Ragwort
  • Galeotti's Groundsel
  • Senecio


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Description

Senecio galeottii (also called Galeotti's Groundsel, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has a rosette of leaves with yellow lobes and grows to a height of up to 30 cm. Its flower heads are yellow and bloom in the spring. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio galeottii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio galeottii has yellow flowers with a black center. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are thin and have narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio galeottii is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils. It can be grown from seed in early spring or fall and should be planted in a sunny location. The seeds should be sown in a shallow furrow and lightly covered with soil. The plants should be thinned to a spacing of 8-10 inches. The plants can also be divided in the spring or fall. The roots should be divided into sections with at least two buds per section and planted in a prepared bed.

Where to Find Senecio galeottii

Senecio galeottii can be found in the United States in the states of Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.

Senecio galeottii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio galeottii?

Senecio galeottii

What is the natural habitat of Senecio galeottii?

Senecio galeottii is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry and sunny habitats.

What is the flowering period of Senecio galeottii?

Senecio galeottii flowers from April to June.

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,