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Common Names
- Pentland Senecio
- Pentland Ragwort
- Pentland Groundsel
Description
Senecio pentlandicus (also called Pentland Ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and Asia. It has yellow flowers and round-lobed leaves. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio pentlandicus is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves can be used to make a tea that is said to have a pleasant flavor. It is also used in traditional European and Asian cuisine, and its flowers can be used to make a natural dye. It is also known for its medicinal properties, as it is said to have anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Senecio pentlandicus has small, yellow, daisy-like flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and have a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio pentlandicus can be propagated by seed or division. Sow seeds in the spring in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Division can be done in the spring or fall. Dig up the clumps and divide them into smaller sections, making sure each section has a good root system. Replant the divisions in the desired location.
Where to Find Senecio pentlandicus
Senecio pentlandicus is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands and meadows.
Senecio pentlandicus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio pentlandicus?
Senecio pentlandicus
What is the common name of Senecio pentlandicus?
Senecio
What is the natural habitat of Senecio pentlandicus?
Senecio pentlandicus is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America.
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,