Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kerdousianus
ID:
25085

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gómiz & Llamas

Source:
gcc

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 30(4): 899 (-903; figs. 1-2) (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000024414



Common Names

  • Kerdousianus Groundsel
  • Kerdousianus Ragwort
  • Groundsel Ragwort


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Description

Senecio kerdousianus (also called Kerdous' Ragwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a single stem with yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio kerdousianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb to treat headaches and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio kerdousianus has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio kerdousianus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It requires regular watering and fertilizing to ensure healthy growth. Pruning is also recommended to keep the plant in shape.

Where to Find Senecio kerdousianus

Senecio kerdousianus is native to the Middle East and can be found in dry, open woodlands and grasslands.

Senecio kerdousianus FAQ

What are the common names of Senecio kerdousianus?

Common names of Senecio kerdousianus include Kerdous' ragwort and Kerdous' groundsel.

Where does Senecio kerdousianus grow?

Senecio kerdousianus is native to the Mediterranean region, but it can also be found in other parts of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

What are the uses of Senecio kerdousianus?

Senecio kerdousianus is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as a food source and for its ornamental value.

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

Francisco Gómiz García (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gómiz' in the authors string.
Félix Llamas (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Llamas' in the authors string.