Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 413 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000122000
Common Names
- Senecio micropifolius
- Small-leaved Ragwort
- Small-leaved Groundsel
Description
Senecio micropifolius (also called Small-leaved ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 m in height. It prefers sunny habitats and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio micropifolius is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio micropifolius is yellow and has a small, tubular shape. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have small, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio micropifolius is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is best propagated in spring or early summer, when the soil is warm and moist. Seeds should be sown in a seed bed and lightly covered with soil. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a rooting medium. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.
Where to Find Senecio micropifolius
Senecio micropifolius is native to South America and can be found in dry, rocky, or sandy areas.
Senecio micropifolius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio micropifolius?
Senecio micropifolius
What is the common name of Senecio micropifolius?
Small-leaved Ragwort
What is the family of Senecio micropifolius?
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,