Senecio pentactinus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pentactinus
ID:
24681
Status:
valid
Authors:
Klatt
Source:
gcc
Year:
1866
Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier iv. 469.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000024010
Common Names
- Five-Finger Daisy
- Five-Fingered Ragwort
- Five-Fingered Groundsel
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Senecio pentactinus (also called 'Five-Finger Groundsel', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region and parts of Central Asia. It grows in sandy soils, often in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio pentactinus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio pentactinus is yellow, with five petals. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Senecio pentactinus is a perennial herb native to the western United States and Canada. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be sown in a well-drained medium and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. It can also be propagated by division in spring or by cuttings taken in late summer or early fall.
Where to Find Senecio pentactinus
Senecio pentactinus is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky areas, often on limestone soils.
Senecio pentactinus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio pentactinus?
Senecio pentactinus
What is the common name of Senecio pentactinus?
Five-Fingered Ragwort
What is the natural habitat of Senecio pentactinus?
Grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas
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-12320: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Wilhelm Klatt (1825-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klatt' in the authors string.