Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
neapolitanus
ID:
24644

Status:
valid

Authors:
Evers

Source:
gcc

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
ex Oesterr. Bot. Z. 43: 151, 390. 1893

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023973



Common Names

  • Senecio Neapolitanus
  • Neapolitan Senecio
  • Senecio


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Description

Senecio neapolitanus (also called Naples Ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It grows in disturbed areas, roadsides, and waste places.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio neapolitanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio neapolitanus is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio neapolitanus is a perennial herb that is native to Europe. It can be propagated from seed or division. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating from division, divide the plant into smaller sections and replant in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the divisions should take root.

Where to Find Senecio neapolitanus

Senecio neapolitanus is native to southern Italy and can be found in the region of Campania.

Senecio neapolitanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio neapolitanus?

Senecio neapolitanus

What is the common name of Senecio neapolitanus?

Naples Ragwort

Where is Senecio neapolitanus native to?

Southern Europe

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,