Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
quinquelepis
ID:
35699

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hieron. ex Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Hickenia 2(4): 20, fig (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000035028



Common Names

  • Five-lobed Senecio
  • Senecio
  • Quinquelepis


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Description

Senecio quinquelepis (also called Five-lobed Ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio quinquelepis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio quinquelepis is yellow and daisy-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have multiple stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio quinquelepis is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It is a low-growing plant with small, yellow flowers and can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil and is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Senecio quinquelepis

Senecio quinquelepis is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the wild.

Senecio quinquelepis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio quinquelepis?

Senecio quinquelepis

What is the common name of Senecio quinquelepis?

Five-lobed Ragwort

Where is Senecio quinquelepis found?

Senecio quinquelepis is found in the Mediterranean region.

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

Georg Hans Emmo Wolfgang Hieronymus (1846-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hieron.' in the authors string.
Ángel Lulio Cabrera (1908-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cabrera' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:233858-2: Based on the initial data import