Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lagascanus
ID:
29228

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 357 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028557



Common Names

  • Senecio lagascanus
  • Lagascan Senecio
  • Lagascan Ragwort


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Synonyms

  • Senecio lagascanus lagascanus [unknown]
  • Senecio doronicum Willk. [unknown]

Description

Senecio lagascanus (also called 'Lagasca's Ragwort', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with yellow flower heads. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in meadows, pastures, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio lagascanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant in landscaping. Its leaves are also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Senecio doronicum sub. orientalis J.Calvo

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio lagascanus is yellow and has five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio lagascanus is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers moist soils in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Senecio lagascanus

Senecio lagascanus is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Senecio lagascanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio lagascanus?

Senecio lagascanus

What is the natural habitat of Senecio lagascanus?

Grasslands and meadows

What is the average height of Senecio lagascanus?

10-30 cm

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