Status:
valid
Authors:
Turcz.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1851
Citation Micro:
Bulletin de la Soci?t? Imp?riale des Naturalistes de Moscou 24(1) 1851
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000024187
Common Names
- Senecio gilbertii
- Gilbert's Ragwort
- Gilbert's Groundsel
Description
Senecio gilbertii (also called 'Gilbert's Ragwort', among many other common names) is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single, erect stem. The leaves are oblong-lanceolate with entire margins and have a white midrib. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio gilbertii is a popular ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used for its medicinal properties, including as an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and to treat skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio gilbertii is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio gilbertii is a perennial plant native to Europe. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Senecio gilbertii
Senecio gilbertii is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands and scrublands.
Senecio gilbertii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio gilbertii?
Senecio gilbertii
What is the common name of Senecio gilbertii?
Gilbert's Ragwort
What is the natural habitat of Senecio gilbertii?
Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands
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,