Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
phelleus
ID:
119834

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.Thomps.

Source:
gcc

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Muelleria 19: 171 (-174; fig. 34) (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000119163



Common Names

  • Phelleus Groundsel
  • Phelleus Senecio
  • Phelleus Ragwort


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Description

Senecio phelleus (also called Marsh Ragwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is typically found in wet meadows, marshes, and other wet habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio phelleus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases. It is also used as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio phelleus has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with multiple stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio phelleus can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a sunny location. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The roots should be divided into small clumps and replanted.

Where to Find Senecio phelleus

Senecio phelleus is found in the Canary Islands.

Senecio phelleus FAQ

What type of soil does Senecio phelleus prefer?

Senecio phelleus prefers moist, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.5-7.5.

How much sunlight does Senecio phelleus need?

Senecio phelleus needs full sun to partial shade.

What type of climate does Senecio phelleus prefer?

Senecio phelleus prefers a warm, dry climate.

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-80465: Based on the initial data import
Ian R. Thompson (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.Thomps.' in the authors string.