Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
incomptus
ID:
97061

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 386 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000096390



Common Names

  • Senecio
  • Ragwort
  • Groundsel


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Description

Senecio incomptus (also called Cutleaf Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of deeply lobed leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is often found on roadsides and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio incomptus is used as a medicinal plant, for erosion control, as a food source for livestock, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio incomptus is a small, yellow-orange head with a white center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, upright stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio incomptus is an easy-to-grow perennial that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. It can be propagated by division in early spring or by seed in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Senecio incomptus

Senecio incomptus can be found in the western United States.

Senecio incomptus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio incomptus?

Senecio incomptus

What are the common names of Senecio incomptus?

Rough Groundsel

What is the natural habitat of Senecio incomptus?

It is native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia

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 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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