Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leucomallus
ID:
114409

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts v. (1861) 141.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000113738



Common Names

  • White Senecio
  • White Groundsel
  • White Ragwort


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Synonyms

  • Senecio leucomallus leucomallus [unknown]
  • Senecio hyadesii Franch. [unknown]

Description

Senecio leucomallus (also called 'White ragwort', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and produces daisy-like yellow flowers. It grows in sunny areas and can be found in meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio leucomallus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal teas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio leucomallus has yellow flowers with a single row of yellow petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black with a white tuft of hairs at one end. The seedlings are small, with a single, long, narrow, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio leucomallus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and reduce watering during the winter months. Fertilize lightly in the spring and summer with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Senecio leucomallus

Senecio leucomallus can be found in the mountains of Central and South America.

Senecio leucomallus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio leucomallus?

Senecio leucomallus

What is the common name of Senecio leucomallus?

White-woolly Ragwort

What type of plant is Senecio leucomallus?

Perennial

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-7506: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.