Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rhomboideus
ID:
95676

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harv.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 3: 377 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000095005



Common Names

  • Senecio rhomboideus
  • Ribwort Groundsel
  • Ribbed Groundsel


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Description

Senecio rhomboideus (also called Rhomboid Groundsel, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Europe and parts of Asia. It has yellow daisy-like flowers and grows in meadows, grasslands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio rhomboideus is an ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks for its attractive yellow flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio rhomboideus has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1.5-2.5 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio rhomboideus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Senecio rhomboideus

Senecio rhomboideus is native to the temperate forests of Europe.

Senecio rhomboideus FAQ

What are the common names for Senecio rhomboideus?

The common names for Senecio rhomboideus are Rhomboid Ragwort and Rhomboid Groundsel.

Where does Senecio rhomboideus grow?

Senecio rhomboideus is native to Europe and North America.

What are the traditional uses of Senecio rhomboideus?

Senecio rhomboideus has traditionally been used as an herbal remedy for skin problems and digestive issues.

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,

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