Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gregatus
ID:
133946

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hilliard

Source:
gcc

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 43(3): 352, nom. nov. (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000133275



Common Names

  • Gregatus Senecio
  • Senecio
  • Senecio gregatus


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Description

Senecio gregatus (also called Gregarious Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual flowering plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a tall stem and can grow up to 1 meter in height. It has yellow flowers and is found in open grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio gregatus is used in traditional medicine and as an ornamental plant. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a natural dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio gregatus is yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center and white petals. The seed is a small, black achene. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio gregatus is a perennial that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained soil. The plant should be kept moist but not wet. It is best to mulch the soil to help retain moisture.

Where to Find Senecio gregatus

Senecio gregatus is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Senecio gregatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio gregatus?

Senecio gregatus

What is the natural habitat of Senecio gregatus?

It is native to the Mediterranean region.

What are the common uses of Senecio gregatus?

It is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

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-94085: Based on the initial data import
Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.