Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrocephalus
ID:
89940

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 407 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000089269



Common Names

  • Senecio Giant Head
  • Giant Head Senecio
  • Bighead Senecio


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Synonyms

  • Senecio gyrophyllus Klatt [unknown]

Description

Senecio macrocephalus (also called Big-headed Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in sandy soils, often in grasslands, scrublands, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio macrocephalus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio macrocephalus has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio macrocephalus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be cultivated in a variety of soils, but prefers sandy or loamy soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Senecio macrocephalus

Senecio macrocephalus is native to the western United States, including California, Oregon, and Washington. It is found in dry, open areas such as chaparral and sagebrush.

Senecio macrocephalus FAQ

What are the common names of Senecio macrocephalus?

Common names of Senecio macrocephalus include large-headed ragwort and large-headed groundsel.

What is the growth habit of Senecio macrocephalus?

Senecio macrocephalus is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 2 feet tall and wide.

What is the native range of Senecio macrocephalus?

Senecio macrocephalus 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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