Status:
valid
Authors:
I.Thomps.
Source:
gcc
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Muelleria 19: 193 (195-196; fig. 45) (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000122233
Common Names
- Long-leaved Groundsel
- Long-leaved Ragwort
- Long-leaved Senecio
Description
Senecio longipilus (also called Long-stalked Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio longipilus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for some species of butterflies. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio longipilus is yellow, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped, and its seedlings are yellow-green in color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio longipilus is a perennial plant that is best propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9.
Where to Find Senecio longipilus
Senecio longipilus is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It can be found in grassy areas, meadows, and pastures.
Senecio longipilus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio longipilus?
Senecio longipilus
Where is Senecio longipilus found?
Senecio longipilus is found in the Caucasus region of Russia.
What type of plant is Senecio longipilus?
Senecio longipilus is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family.
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,