Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
retrorsus
ID:
74286

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 387 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000073615



Common Names

  • Retrorsus Groundsel
  • Retrorsus Ragwort
  • Retrorsus Butterweed


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Synonyms

  • Senecio graminicola C.A.Sm. [unknown]
  • Senecio retrorsus subedentulus DC. [unknown]
  • Senecio latifolius retrorsus (DC.) Harv. [unknown]
  • Senecio retrorsus retrorsus [unknown]
  • Senecio latifolius barbellatus (DC.) Harv. [unknown]
  • Senecio barbellatus DC. [unknown]

Description

Senecio retrorsus (also called Slender Ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to Europe and North America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils in temperate climates.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio retrorsus is a popular ornamental plant with bright yellow flowers. It is often used in gardens and flower beds to add a splash of colour. The plant is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio retrorsus is yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center and yellow petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and thin, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio retrorsus is a perennial plant native to Europe and western Asia. It is typically found in dry grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plants should be divided into clumps of 3-5 plants and replanted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Senecio retrorsus

Senecio retrorsus is found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, including Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Senecio retrorsus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio retrorsus?

Senecio retrorsus

What is the common name of Senecio retrorsus?

Retrorse Groundsel

What is the natural habitat of Senecio retrorsus?

Senecio retrorsus is found in dry, rocky places, such as mountain slopes, meadows, and roadsides.

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