Status:
valid
Authors:
Zardini
Source:
gcc
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Argent. Bot. 16: 109 [-111], fig. 1 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000083256
Common Names
- Senecio megaoreinus
- Giant Ragwort
- Giant Groundsel
Description
Senecio megaoreinus (also called 'Large-Leaved Ragwort', among many other common names) is a biennial herb native to the Mediterranean. It grows up to 1 m tall and has yellow flower heads. It is found in dry and rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio megaoreinus is an ornamental plant that can be used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a groundcover and in rock gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio megaoreinus is yellow and has a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a pappus. The seedlings are thin and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio megaoreinus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-11.
Where to Find Senecio megaoreinus
Senecio megaoreinus is native to the Canary Islands, specifically in the provinces of Las Palmas and Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
Senecio megaoreinus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio megaoreinus?
Senecio megaoreinus
What is the common name of Senecio megaoreinus?
Megaoreinus Senecio
What is the natural habitat of Senecio megaoreinus?
Mountainous regions of Ecuador
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,