Senecio limosus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
limosus
ID:
85245
Status:
valid
Authors:
Dusén ex Malme
Source:
gcc
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Kungl. Svenska Vetenskapsakad. Handl. 12(2): 103, f. 18. 1933
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000084574
Common Names
- Limousin Groundsel
- Limousin Senecio
- Limousin Ragwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Senecio limosus (also called Slender Ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It typically grows in meadows, pastures, and other grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio limosus is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio limosus is a small white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed, about 1 mm in diameter. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a few basal leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Senecio limosus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. For division, dig up the plant and divide the roots into sections. Replant each section in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Senecio limosus
Senecio limosus is native to Europe and can be found in Albania, Bulgaria, Croatia, France, Greece, Italy, and Spain.
Senecio limosus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio limosus?
Senecio limosus
What type of plant is Senecio limosus?
It is a perennial herb.
Where is Senecio limosus found?
It is found in the Mediterranean region.
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-41016: Based on the initial data import
Gustaf Oskar Andersson Malme (1864-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Malme' in the authors string.
Per Karl Hjalmar Dusén (1855-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dusén' in the authors string.