Senecio scoparius - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scoparius
ID:
64600
Status:
valid
Authors:
Harv.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1865
Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 3: 389 (1865)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000063929
Common Names
- Senecio scoparius
- Scotch Broom
- Broom Senecio
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Senecio scoparius (also called Broom Ragwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has yellow flowers and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio scoparius is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and flower beds. It is known for its attractive foliage and bright yellow flowers. It is also used medicinally, as it has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Senecio scoparius has yellow, daisy-like flowers with a yellow center of disc florets. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a pappus. The seedlings are small, with hairy, gray-green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Senecio scoparius is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. To propagate by division, divide the plant in spring or early summer. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a cold frame in early spring. The seeds should be sown on the surface of the soil and lightly covered. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Senecio scoparius
Senecio scoparius is native to Europe and can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Senecio scoparius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio scoparius?
Senecio scoparius
What type of plant is Senecio scoparius?
It is a perennial herb
Where is Senecio scoparius found?
It is found in Europe, Asia, and North America
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
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-20894: Based on the initial data import
William Henry Harvey (1811-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harv.' in the authors string.