Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heteroschizus
ID:
11139

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
gcc

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(3): 325 (1884)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010468



Common Names

  • Heteroschizus Groundsel
  • Heteroschizus Ragwort
  • Heteroschizus Senecio


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Description

Senecio heteroschizus (also called cutleaf groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a single stem with a few branches and grows up to 30 cm in height. The leaves are lanceolate and arranged in opposite pairs. The flowers are yellow and daisy-like. It grows in dry and sandy soils in open areas, such as grasslands and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio heteroschizus is a popular ornamental plant. It is used in gardens and parks for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio heteroschizus is a small yellow-green flower head, with a single yellow disc floret in the center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio heteroschizus is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in moist soil and kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. Once the seedlings have emerged, they can be transplanted into larger containers or into the garden.

Where to Find Senecio heteroschizus

Senecio heteroschizus is native to the Andes Mountains of South America.

Senecio heteroschizus FAQ

What are the common names of Senecio heteroschizus?

Senecio heteroschizus is commonly known as narrow-leaved ragwort.

What is the growth habit of Senecio heteroschizus?

Senecio heteroschizus is an evergreen, perennial, low-growing shrub.

What are the light requirements for Senecio heteroschizus?

Senecio heteroschizus prefers full sun to partial shade.

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,

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