Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leucopeplus
ID:
140023

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Revista Mus. La Plata, Secc. Bot. 4: 291 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000139352



Common Names

  • Senecio leucopeplus
  • White-Woolly Senecio
  • White-Woolly Ragwort


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Synonyms

  • Senecio candolleanus Hook. & Arn. [unknown]

Description

Senecio leucopeplus (also called White-flowered ragwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is native to Europe and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio leucopeplus is a popular ornamental plant, often grown in gardens and flower beds for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio leucopeplus is yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center and white petals. The seeds are small, black and flat. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio leucopeplus is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seedlings should be kept moist until they are established.

Where to Find Senecio leucopeplus

Senecio leucopeplus is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to the Canary Islands and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It is a low-growing shrub with small, white flowers.

Senecio leucopeplus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio leucopeplus?

Senecio leucopeplus

What is the natural habitat of Senecio leucopeplus?

Grasslands

What are the common names of Senecio leucopeplus?

Leucopeplus' Groundsel

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