Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
serra
ID:
78976

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bor.-Amer. 1(suppl.): 333 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000078305



Common Names

  • Senecio serra
  • Serrated Groundsel
  • Serrated Ragwort


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Synonyms

  • Senecio solidago Rydb. [unknown]
  • Senecio andinus Nutt. [unknown]
  • Senecio millikenii Eastw. [unknown]
  • Senecio serra serra [unknown]
  • Senecio serra altior Jeps. [unknown]
  • Senecio lanceolatus Torr. & A.Gray [unknown]

Description

Senecio serra (also called Sawleaf Groundsel, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 meter in height. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. It prefers moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio serra is a plant native to South Africa. It has been used for centuries as a medicinal plant, but it can also be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. Its leaves can be used as a salad green and its flowers can be used to make a tea.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Senecio serra var. admirabilis A.Nelson in J.M.Coult. & A.Nelson

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio serra has small yellow flowers with five petals and a dark center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio serra is a perennial herb that is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils.

Where to Find Senecio serra

Senecio serra is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Senecio serra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio serra?

Senecio serra

What is the common name of Senecio serra?

Serrated Ragwort

What is the habitat of Senecio serra?

It is found in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands, meadows, and along roadsides.

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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