Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
monanthus
ID:
96432

Status:
valid

Authors:
Diels

Source:
gcc

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. xxix. 621. 1901

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000095761



Common Names

  • Senecio Monanthus
  • Monanthus Groundsel
  • Monanthus Senecio


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Description

Senecio monanthus (also called 'Silver Ragwort', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe. It has small, yellow flowers and grows up to 1 meter in height. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio monanthus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio monanthus is yellow in colour and has a small, daisy-like shape. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio monanthus is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant perennial that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or autumn. Seeds can also be used, but they may not come true to type.

Where to Find Senecio monanthus

Senecio monanthus is native to the Mediterranean region.

Senecio monanthus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio monanthus?

Senecio monanthus

What is the common name of Senecio monanthus?

Monanthus Senecio

What type of plant is Senecio monanthus?

Herbaceous perennial

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-51936: Based on the initial data import
Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.