Status:
valid
Authors:
L.f.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1782
Citation Micro:
Suppl. Pl. : 369 (1782)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000024962
Common Names
- Senecio Rosmarinifolius
- Rosemary-leaved Ragwort
- Rosemary Ragwort
Synonyms
- Aster linifolius Burm.f. [unknown]
- Senecio cristatus Thunb. [unknown]
- Senecio bergianus E.Mey. ex DC. [unknown]
- Senecio asper Aiton [unknown]
- Senecio rigescens Jacq. [unknown]
- Senecio linifolius DC. [unknown]
- Jacobaea rosmarinifolia Moench [unknown]
- Jacobaea rigescens (Jacq.) Cav. [unknown]
- Senecio longifolius P.J.Bergius [unknown]
Description
Senecio rosmarinifolius (also called 'Rosemary-Leaved Senecio', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a rosette habit and grows to a height of up to 30 cm. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are yellow. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio rosmarinifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive problems, fever, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Senecio rosmarinifolius has yellow flowers, with a single row of yellow petals. Its seeds are small, black in colour and have a tuft of white hairs at the top. The seedlings are small, with a rosette of deeply lobed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio rosmarinifolius is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. It is best to divide the plant in the spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in the spring and lightly covered with soil. The plant can be propagated by cuttings in the summer.
Where to Find Senecio rosmarinifolius
Senecio rosmarinifolius is native to the Canary Islands and can be found in dry grasslands, rocky areas, and open woodlands.
Senecio rosmarinifolius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio rosmarinifolius?
Senecio rosmarinifolius
What is the common name of Senecio rosmarinifolius?
Rosemary-leaved Ragwort
What is the family of Senecio rosmarinifolius?
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,