Species:
leucanthemifolius
Status:
valid
Authors:
Poir.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1789
Citation Micro:
Voy. Barbarie ii. 28. (1789)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000082704
Common Names
- Senecio leucanthemifolius
- Oxeye Daisy
- White Daisy
Description
Senecio leucanthemifolius (also called White-flowered Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and western Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem that can reach up to 1 m tall. The leaves are lanceolate and up to 10 cm long. The flowers are yellow and are arranged in a corymb. It grows in moist soils in meadows, pastures, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio leucanthemifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive yellow flowers. It is also used as a food source and for medicinal purposes, such as treating fever and digestive problems.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Senecio leucanthemifolius sub. mauritanicus (Pomel) Greuter
Senecio leucanthemifolius sub. cyrenaicus (E.A.Durand & Barratte) Greuter
Senecio leucanthemifolius sub. caucasicus (DC.) Greuter
Senecio leucanthemifolius sub. cossyrensis (Lojac.) C.Brullo & Brullo
Senecio leucanthemifolius sub. pectinatus (Guss.) C.Brullo & Brullo
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Senecio leucanthemifolius has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio leucanthemifolius is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Senecio leucanthemifolius
Senecio leucanthemifolius can be found in Europe, from the British Isles to the Mediterranean.
Senecio leucanthemifolius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio leucanthemifolius?
Senecio leucanthemifolius
What type of plant is Senecio leucanthemifolius?
It is a perennial herb
What is the natural habitat of Senecio leucanthemifolius?
It is native to 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,
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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,
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Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
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Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
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Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
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Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
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Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,