Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
letouzeyanus
ID:
116438

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lisowski

Source:
gcc

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia , sér. 4, 10: 453 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000115767



Common Names

  • Senecio letouzeyanus
  • Letouzeyanus Ragwort
  • Letouzeyanus Groundsel


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Description

Senecio letouzeyanus (also called Letouzey's ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant that grows up to 1 meter in height. It has a single stem and is covered in white, woolly hairs. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio letouzeyanus is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio letouzeyanus is a small, yellow-green flower with a single yellow anther. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, slender, green shoot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio letouzeyanus is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to a year to flower.

Where to Find Senecio letouzeyanus

Senecio letouzeyanus is native to the Canary Islands and is found in dry and rocky habitats.

Senecio letouzeyanus FAQ

What are the common names of Senecio letouzeyanus?

Common names of Senecio letouzeyanus include Letouzey's ragwort and Letouzey's groundsel.

What is the natural habitat of Senecio letouzeyanus?

Senecio letouzeyanus is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, scrublands, and open woodlands.

What is the growth habit of Senecio letouzeyanus?

Senecio letouzeyanus is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall.

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-77202: Based on the initial data import
Stanisław Lisowski (1924-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lisowski' in the authors string.