Status:
valid
Authors:
I.Thomps.
Source:
gcc
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Muelleria 19: 191 (193-194; fig. 44) (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000092008
Common Names
- Black-Stem Ragwort
- Black-Stem Senecio
- Black-Stem Groundsel
Description
Senecio nigrapicus (also called the Black-stemmed Ragwort, among many other common names) is a species of ragwort native to the Mediterranean region. It is an annual herb with a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers in a capitulum-like inflorescence. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio nigrapicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio nigrapicus is a yellow daisy-like flower with a dark center. The seed is a small, black nut. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio nigrapicus is a perennial that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in the fall or spring. Plants can also be divided in the spring.
Where to Find Senecio nigrapicus
Senecio nigrapicus is found in the mountains of Central Asia, including the Caucasus, the Pamir-Alai, and the Tian Shan.
Senecio nigrapicus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio nigrapicus?
Senecio nigrapicus
What are the common names of Senecio nigrapicus?
Black-stemmed Ragwort
What is the natural habitat of Senecio nigrapicus?
Meadows, roadsides, and disturbed areas
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,