Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parascitus
ID:
6220

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hilliard

Source:
gcc

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 42(2): 237 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005549



Common Names

  • Senecio parascitus
  • Parascitus Senecio
  • Parascitus Groundsel


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Description

Senecio parascitus (also called Parascitus Groundsel, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It is found in open, sunny areas such as meadows, pastures, and roadsides. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio parascitus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio parascitus has yellow daisy-like flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio parascitus is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be propagated by division or cuttings.

Where to Find Senecio parascitus

Senecio parascitus can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Senecio parascitus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio parascitus?

Senecio parascitus

What are the common names of Senecio parascitus?

Parasitic groundsel

What is the natural habitat of Senecio parascitus?

Dry, sandy soils in open woods, fields, and roadsides

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-105341: Based on the initial data import
Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.