Status:
valid
Authors:
Lousley
Source:
gcc
Year:
1946
Citation Micro:
Rep. Bot. Soc. Exch. Club Brit. Isles 12(6): 871 (1946)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000027442
Common Names
- Senecio londinensis
- London Ragwort
- London Groundsel
Description
Senecio londinensis (also called London Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and North Africa. It grows in dry, rocky soils and disturbed areas. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio londinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, wounds, and respiratory illnesses.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio londinensis is yellow, with a diameter of 1 cm. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio londinensis is a perennial plant that is best grown in 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 transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Division of the clumps can also be done in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Senecio londinensis
Senecio londinensis is native to the British Isles and can be found in moist meadows, grasslands, and woodlands.
Senecio londinensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio londinensis?
Senecio londinensis
What are the common names of Senecio londinensis?
London Ragwort, London Groundsel
What is the natural habitat of Senecio londinensis?
Senecio londinensis is native to parts of Europe and 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,