Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 405 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000019221
Common Names
- Oxyria-leaved Senecio
- Senecio oxyriifolius
- Oxyria-blättriger Greiskraut
Description
Senecio oxyriifolius (also called Cut-leaved groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and parts of Asia. It has a branching stem and small, yellow flowers with five petals. It typically grows in sunny, dry areas such as grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio oxyriifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to attract butterflies and bees.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Senecio oxyriifolius sub. oxyriifolius
Senecio oxyriifolius sub. milanjianus (Moore) G.D.Rowley
Senecio oxyriifolius sub. tropaeolifolius (MacOwan ex F.Muell.) G.D.Rowley
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio oxyriifolius is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round in shape. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves that are covered in fine hairs.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio oxyriifolius is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Division of the clumps is also possible.
Where to Find Senecio oxyriifolius
Senecio oxyriifolius can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Senecio oxyriifolius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio oxyriifolius?
Senecio oxyriifolius
What type of plant is Senecio oxyriifolius?
It is an annual herb
Where is Senecio oxyriifolius found?
It is found in the Mediterranean region
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,