Status:
valid
Authors:
Cabrera
Source:
gcc
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Lilloa 5: 80, fig. 2 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000007470
Common Names
- Senecio
- Spotted Ragwort
- Common Ragwort
Description
Senecio maculatus (also called Spotted Ragwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a woody stem and lanceolate leaves. It typically grows in grasslands, woodlands, and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio maculatus, commonly known as Silver Ragwort, is a popular ornamental plant. It is often used in rock gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat respiratory issues, such as asthma and bronchitis.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Senecio maculatus has yellow flowers with dark purple centers, and the seeds are small, black, and oblong. The seedlings have long, narrow, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio maculatus is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided into small sections and replanted in well-drained soil in a sunny position. The plant can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in a cold frame in the spring.
Where to Find Senecio maculatus
Senecio maculatus can be found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Senecio maculatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio maculatus?
Senecio maculatus
What is the common name of Senecio maculatus?
Spotted Ragwort
What type of plant is Senecio maculatus?
Herbaceous perennial
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,