Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microglossus
ID:
1416503

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 395 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001428968



Common Names

  • Senecio microglossus
  • Senecio
  • Microgloss Senecio


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Description

Senecio microglossus (also called 'Small-flowered Senecio' or 'Small-flowered Groundsel', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to temperate regions of the Americas. It grows in moist, shady habitats and has small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio microglossus is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Senecio microglossus are small and white, with four petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio microglossus is an annual herb that is native to tropical Asia. It can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Senecio microglossus

Senecio microglossus is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

Senecio microglossus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio microglossus?

Senecio microglossus

What is the common name of Senecio microglossus?

Small-headed Groundsel

What is the family of Senecio microglossus?

Asteraceae

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,

References

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:246333-1: Based on the initial data import