Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leucus
ID:
79150

Status:
valid

Authors:
Phil.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Anales Mus. Nac. Santiago de Chile 1891: 42 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000078479



Common Names

  • White Groundsel
  • White Ragwort
  • White Senecio


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Description

Senecio leucus (also called White Ragwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a thick, white stem and grows up to 1 meter in height. It has yellow, daisy-like flowers and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio leucus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio leucus has yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio leucus is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer.

Where to Find Senecio leucus

Senecio leucus is native to the Mediterranean region.

Senecio leucus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio leucus?

Senecio leucus

What is the common name of Senecio leucus?

White Ragwort

Where is Senecio leucus found?

Senecio leucus is found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

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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