Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leuceria
ID:
20367

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Blumea 7: 202, fig. 2, a-d (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000019696



Common Names

  • Leuceria Senecio
  • Leuceria Groundsel
  • Leuceria Senecio


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Description

Senecio leuceria (also called 'White Groundsel', among many other common names) is an annual plant with yellow flowers and white-woolly leaves. It is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio leuceria is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio leuceria is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. Its seeds are small and black and the seedlings are thin and have a yellowish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio leuceria is an easy-to-grow perennial that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done through division or cuttings in the spring or summer.

Where to Find Senecio leuceria

Senecio leuceria can be found in dry, rocky areas in the Mediterranean region.

Senecio leuceria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio leuceria?

Senecio leuceria

What is the common name of Senecio leuceria?

White Ragwort

What is the natural habitat of Senecio leuceria?

Senecio leuceria is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky places.

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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