Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rufescens
ID:
20754

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. [A. P. de Candolle] 6: 413. 1838 [1837 publ. early Jan 1838]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000020083



Common Names

  • Senecio Rufescens
  • Tall Senecio
  • Rufescent Senecio


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Synonyms

  • Culcitium rufescens Humb. & Bonpl. [unknown]
  • Culcitium rufescens rufescens [unknown]

Description

Senecio rufescens (also called Red-stemmed Ragwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It grows in dry, open areas, such as meadows, grasslands, and disturbed soils. It has yellow flower heads and deeply-lobed leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio rufescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio rufescens has yellow flower heads that are up to 1 inch in diameter. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio rufescens is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a sunny location. The seedlings should be thinned out to prevent overcrowding. Division can be done in early spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided and replanted in a sunny location.

Where to Find Senecio rufescens

Senecio rufescens is found in the western United States, from California to Montana.

Senecio rufescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio rufescens?

Senecio rufescens

What is the common name of Senecio rufescens?

Red Groundsel

What is the family of Senecio rufescens?

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,