Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
otites
ID:
49671

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunze ex DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 417 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000049000



Common Names

  • Senecio
  • Otite Groundsel
  • Senecio otites


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Synonyms

  • Senecio otites otites [unknown]
  • Senecio otophorus Phil. [unknown]
  • Senecio chiloensis Phil. [unknown]

Description

Senecio otites (also called 'otite ragwort', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and North Africa. It has small, yellow flowers and narrow, light green leaves. It is found in dry, sunny habitats, such as rocky hillsides and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio otites is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio otites is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedling is a small, thin, green stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio otites is a perennial herb native to Europe. It is easily propagated from seed or cuttings, and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Senecio otites

Senecio otites is native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It can be found in dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Senecio otites FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio otites?

Senecio otites

What is the common name of Senecio otites?

No common name

Where is Senecio otites found?

It is found in 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-14751: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Gustav Kunze (1793-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunze' in the authors string.