Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lanuginosus
ID:
133079

Status:
valid

Authors:
Spreng.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 16 [Sprengel] 3: 565. 1826 [Jan-Mar 1826]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000132408



Common Names

  • Senecio lanuginosus
  • Woolly Groundsel
  • Lanuginose Groundsel


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Synonyms

  • Senecio lanuginosus lanuginosus [unknown]

Description

Senecio lanuginosus (also called Woolly Groundsel, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio lanuginosus is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. The flowers are yellow and the foliage is evergreen.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio lanuginosus has small yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have oval-shaped cotyledons and long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio lanuginosus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is best to sow the seeds in autumn or early spring in a cold frame or in situ. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Senecio lanuginosus

Senecio lanuginosus is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands and meadows.

Senecio lanuginosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio lanuginosus?

Senecio lanuginosus

What is the common name of Senecio lanuginosus?

Woolly ragwort

What type of plant is Senecio lanuginosus?

Herbaceous perennial

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,

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