Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pulcher
ID:
11580

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook. & Arn.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Hooker) 3: 337 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010909



Common Names

  • Beautiful Groundsel
  • Pretty Groundsel
  • Beautiful Ragwort


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Description

Senecio pulcher (also called 'Stinking Roger', among many other common names) is an annual plant with white flowers and a strong odor. It is native to Europe and is found in meadows, pastures, and wastelands.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio pulcher is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It is also used as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio pulcher is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio pulcher is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and does not require much maintenance.

Where to Find Senecio pulcher

Senecio pulcher is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Senecio pulcher FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio pulcher?

Senecio pulcher

What is the common name of Senecio pulcher?

Pulcher Groundsel

What is the family of Senecio pulcher?

Asteraceae

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-110570: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.