Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
meuselii
ID:
88115

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rauh

Source:
gcc

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Cact. Succ. J. (Los Angeles) 43(2): 55 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000087444



Common Names

  • Senecio
  • Meusel's Senecio
  • Meusel's Ragwort


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Description

Senecio meuselii (also called 'Meusel's Senecio', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Central and Southern Europe. It has a basal rosette of leaves and grows to a height of 10-30 cm. It is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio meuselii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a ground cover in areas where grass does not grow well.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio meuselii is a yellow-greenish color and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a white stem and green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio meuselii is a perennial plant that can be propagated through division of the root system. It is best grown in full sun in moist, well-drained soil. It is a hardy plant and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures and soil types.

Where to Find Senecio meuselii

Senecio meuselii is native to Europe and can be found in the UK, Germany, France, and Spain.

Senecio meuselii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio meuselii?

Senecio meuselii

What is the common name of Senecio meuselii?

Meusel's Groundsel

What is the natural habitat of Senecio meuselii?

Senecio meuselii is native to the southeastern United States, where it grows in moist, open woods and meadows.

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,