Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nutans
ID:
74740

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sch.Bip.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Bonplandia 4(4): 51 (-52). 1856 [Jan 1856]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000074069



Common Names

  • Senecio Nutans
  • Nodding Groundsel
  • Nodding Senecio


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Synonyms

  • Senecio psychrophilus Wedd. [unknown]
  • Senecio graveolens graveolens [unknown]
  • Senecio graveolens Wedd. [unknown]
  • Senecio graveolens psiloachaenius Cabrera [unknown]

Description

Senecio nutans (also called Nodding Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe. It has small, yellow flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It is commonly found in moist, disturbed areas such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio nutans is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and cold.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio nutans has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio nutans is a perennial herb native to Mexico and Central America. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through seed. Sow the seeds in a pot filled with moist potting soil and keep it in a warm, bright location. Water regularly and the seeds should germinate within a few weeks.

Where to Find Senecio nutans

Senecio nutans is native to Europe and is found in dry, grassy habitats. It can be found in parts of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Italy.

Senecio nutans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio nutans?

Senecio nutans

What type of plant is Senecio nutans?

Senecio nutans is an annual herb.

Where does Senecio nutans grow?

Senecio nutans is native to South Africa.

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,

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