Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
iranicus
ID:
35819

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.Nord.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica 164: 95 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000035148



Common Names

  • Senecio iranicus
  • Iranian Groundsel
  • Iranian Ragwort


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Description

Senecio iranicus (also called Iranian Ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Iran. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a yellow flower head. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio iranicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio iranicus has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio iranicus is a perennial herb that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and divisions should be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Senecio iranicus

Senecio iranicus can be found in dry, rocky places in Iran.

Senecio iranicus FAQ

What type of plant is Senecio iranicus?

Senecio iranicus is an annual plant.

What is the ideal temperature for Senecio iranicus?

Senecio iranicus prefers temperatures between 60-75°F (16-24°C).

How often should Senecio iranicus be watered?

Senecio iranicus should be watered every 1-2 weeks, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

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-133995: Based on the initial data import
Bertil Nordenstam (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Nord.' in the authors string.