Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
junceus
ID:
31217

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Less.) Harv.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 3: 407 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000030546



Common Names

  • Rushy Senecio
  • Rushy Groundsel
  • Rushy Ragwort


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Description

Senecio junceus (also called rush skeletonweed, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It has narrow, pointed leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in disturbed areas, roadsides, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio junceus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, stomach ache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio junceus is yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center and yellow petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem with small, lobed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio junceus is a fast-growing, annual plant that is easy to propagate from seed. Sow the seeds in a sunny spot in the garden in spring or early summer. The soil should be well-drained and slightly acidic. Water the seeds regularly until they germinate. Once established, Senecio junceus is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Senecio junceus

Senecio junceus is found in the temperate regions of Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

Senecio junceus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio junceus?

Senecio junceus

What type of plant is Senecio junceus?

It is an annual herb

Where is Senecio junceus native to?

It is native to South America

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-129532: Based on the initial data import
Christian Friedrich Lessing (1809-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Less.' in the authors string.
William Henry Harvey (1811-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harv.' in the authors string.