Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leucanthemifolius
ID:
83375

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


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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.

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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,

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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