Senecio pentapterus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pentapterus
ID:
63757
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cabrera
Source:
gcc
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Hickenia 1(53): 284, fig (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000063086
Common Names
- Five-Fingered Senecio
- Five-Fingered Ragwort
- Five-Fingered Groundsel
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Senecio pentapterus (also called Five-petalled Ragwort, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It is native to Europe and typically grows in rocky meadows, pastures and grassy slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio pentapterus has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also believed to have medicinal properties that can help with digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Senecio pentapterus has yellow flower heads with a diameter of 1-2cm. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Senecio pentapterus is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed. It should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil in a sunny spot. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires little care.
Where to Find Senecio pentapterus
Senecio pentapterus can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Senecio pentapterus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio pentapterus?
Senecio pentapterus
What is the common name of Senecio pentapterus?
Five-petalled Ragwort
Where is Senecio pentapterus found?
Senecio pentapterus is found in Europe and North Africa.
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-20069: Based on the initial data import
Ángel Lulio Cabrera (1908-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cabrera' in the authors string.