Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leucanthemoides
ID:
75669

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
Notas Fl. Colombia 6: 29. 1944

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000074998



Common Names

  • White Daisy
  • Leucanthemoides Senecio
  • Senecio


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Description

Senecio leucanthemoides (also called Oxford Ragwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It grows to a height of up to 1 meter and has yellow daisy-like flowers. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio leucanthemoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio leucanthemoides is a yellow-orange disc floret with a white ray floret. The seeds are small, black, and have a white pappus. The seedlings are hairy and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio leucanthemoides is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division of the rootstock in spring or autumn. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Senecio leucanthemoides

Senecio leucanthemoides is native to Europe and can be found in the United Kingdom, Germany, and France.

Senecio leucanthemoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio leucanthemoides?

Senecio leucanthemoides

What is the common name of Senecio leucanthemoides?

White-flowered Ragwort

What is the natural habitat of Senecio leucanthemoides?

Mountain meadows and grasslands in the western United States

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-31702: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.