Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
melanolepis
ID:
77850

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 424 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000077179



Common Names

  • Black-leaved Senecio
  • Melanolepis Senecio
  • Senecio Melanolepis


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Synonyms

  • Senecio melanolepis melanolepis [unknown]
  • Senecio melanolepis medius DC. [unknown]

Description

Senecio melanolepis (also called Black-scaled Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It grows in meadows, pastures, and grasslands, and has a rosette of leaves with yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio melanolepis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio melanolepis has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf with a serrated edge.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio melanolepis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a sunny location. Division should be done in early spring or fall. The plant prefers well-drained soil and full sun.

Where to Find Senecio melanolepis

Senecio melanolepis is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.

Senecio melanolepis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio melanolepis?

Senecio melanolepis

What is the common name of Senecio melanolepis?

Black-scaled ragwort

Where is Senecio melanolepis native?

Central Asia

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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