Status:
valid
Authors:
Turcz.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1851
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 24(I): 207 (1851)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000121134
Common Names
- Creeping Groundsel
- Senecio
- Groundsel
Description
Senecio reptans (also called 'Creeping Groundsel', among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It has small yellow flowers and grows in sunny, dry habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio reptans is used as a ground cover in gardens and is also used as an ornamental plant. It has a low water requirement and can be used to prevent soil erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio reptans is yellow in color and has a daisy-like appearance. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped, dark green leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio reptans is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. When propagating by division, divide the clumps of the plant in the spring or fall and replant the divisions in a well-drained soil in a sunny location.
Where to Find Senecio reptans
Senecio reptans is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Senecio reptans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio reptans?
Senecio reptans
What is the common name of Senecio reptans?
Creeping Senecio
What is the natural habitat of Senecio reptans?
It is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands in Europe.
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,