Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obesus
ID:
125287

Status:
valid

Authors:
Klatt

Source:
gcc

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Ann. K. K. Naturhist. Hofmus. 9: 366 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000124616



Common Names

  • Senecio obesus
  • Fleshy Groundsel
  • Fleshy Ragwort


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Description

Senecio obesus (also called fat groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual flowering plant with a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Europe and is found in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio obesus has many uses including as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio obesus is yellow and daisy-like, with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped, and the seedlings are small, with hairy leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio obesus is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. The seeds should be sown in early spring and should be kept moist until germination. The plants should be grown in full sun and in well-drained soil. They should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. The plants can be divided in the spring or fall and transplanted to other areas.

Where to Find Senecio obesus

Senecio obesus is native to the western United States and can be found in the states of California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington.

Senecio obesus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio obesus?

Senecio obesus

What is the common name of Senecio obesus?

Fat Senecio

What is the natural habitat of Senecio obesus?

Senecio obesus is found in dry, rocky areas in the western United States.

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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