Senecio glutinosus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glutinosus
ID:
119956
Status:
valid
Authors:
Thunb.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1800
Citation Micro:
Prodr. Pl. Cap. 2: 158 (1800)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000119285
Common Names
- Sticky Groundsel
- Sticky Senecio
- Sticky Ragwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Senecio inamoenus DC. [unknown]
- Senecio brachyglossus Turcz. [unknown]
Description
Senecio glutinosus (also called sticky ragwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It grows in dry, sunny areas, often in meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio glutinosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control. It has a pleasant aroma and is often used in potpourri and sachets.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio glutinosus is a yellow daisy-like flower, with a yellow center and white petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Senecio glutinosus can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame, and the seedlings can be planted out in the summer. Division can be done in the spring or autumn, and the divisions should be planted out immediately.
Where to Find Senecio glutinosus
Senecio glutinosus can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.
Senecio glutinosus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio glutinosus?
Senecio glutinosus
What is the common name of Senecio glutinosus?
Sticky Groundsel
What is the natural habitat of Senecio glutinosus?
Mountainous regions of Europe
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-80581: Based on the initial data import
Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.