Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longiscapus
ID:
16664

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bojer

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. [A. P. de Candolle] 6: 376. 1838 [1837 publ. early Jan 1838]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000015993



Common Names

  • Longiscapus Senecio
  • Longiscapus Ragwort
  • Longiscapus Groundsel


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Description

Senecio longiscapus (also called Long-stemmed Ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It grows in dry grasslands and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio longiscapus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is drought tolerant and grows in full sun or partial shade. It has a long blooming season and attracts butterflies and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio longiscapus is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center and white petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio longiscapus is an annual herbaceous plant that is native to South America. It can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Senecio longiscapus

Senecio longiscapus is native to the Mediterranean region, including Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Senecio longiscapus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio longiscapus?

Senecio longiscapus

What type of plant is Senecio longiscapus?

Perennial herb

Where does Senecio longiscapus grow?

It is native to 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,

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