Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lautus
ID:
66269

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sol. ex G.Forst.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1786

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ins. Austr. : 91 (1786)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000065598



Common Names

  • Lautus Senecio
  • Senecio lautus
  • Lautus


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Synonyms

  • Senecio lessonianus Steud. [unknown]
  • Senecio australis Willd. [unknown]
  • Senecio pauciligulatus A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Senecio angustifolius G.Forst. [unknown]
  • Senecio rupicola A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Senecio australis australis [unknown]
  • Senecio longifolius Labill. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Senecio lautus macrocephalus Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Senecio dryadeus Sieber ex DC. [unknown]

Description

Senecio lautus (also called Woolly Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and Asia. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in dry, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio lautus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, stomach aches, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio lautus is yellow in color and has a daisy-like shape. The seed is small and black. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves that are covered in white hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio lautus is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by sowing seeds directly into the garden in spring or autumn. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination. Once established, the plant will self-seed and can spread rapidly.

Where to Find Senecio lautus

Senecio lautus is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and rocky areas.

Senecio lautus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio lautus?

Senecio lautus

What is the common name of Senecio lautus?

Lautus

Where is Senecio lautus native to?

Central Europe

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

Georg Forster (1754-1794): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Forst.' in the authors string.
Daniel Solander (1733-1782): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sol.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:245972-1: Based on the initial data import