Status:
valid
Authors:
Meyen & Walp.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1843
Citation Micro:
Nov. Actorum Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. Nat. Cur. 19(Suppl. 1): 283 (1843)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000056689
Common Names
- Rudbeck's Groundsel
- Rudbeckia Groundsel
- Rudbeck's Ragwort
Synonyms
- Senecio flagellisectus Griseb. [unknown]
Description
Senecio rudbeckiifolius (also called 'Rudbeckia-leaved Ragwort', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in sunny, dry habitats, and has a rosette of long, narrow leaves with yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio rudbeckiifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in bouquets. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, colds, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Senecio rudbeckiifolius has small yellow flowers with white centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio rudbeckiifolius is a perennial herb that grows in moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a light, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Senecio rudbeckiifolius
Senecio rudbeckiifolius is native to North America and can be found in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Senecio rudbeckiifolius FAQ
What type of plant is Senecio rudbeckiifolius?
Senecio rudbeckiifolius is a species of perennial herb in the family Asteraceae.
Where is Senecio rudbeckiifolius found?
Senecio rudbeckiifolius is native to Mexico and Guatemala.
What are the characteristics of Senecio rudbeckiifolius?
Senecio rudbeckiifolius is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1 m tall. It has lanceolate leaves and produces yellow flowers.
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,