Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sibiricus
ID:
68557

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
gcc

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Compos. Ind. 206. 1876

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000067886



Common Names

  • Siberian Groundsel
  • Silver Ragwort
  • Silver Groundsel


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Description

Senecio sibiricus (also called Siberian Groundsel, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous flowering plant of the family Asteraceae. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia, but has become widely naturalized in many other regions. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas, and is often found in lawns and gardens.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio sibiricus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio sibiricus has yellow flowers with a diameter of 3-4 cm. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have two pairs of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio sibiricus is a perennial herb that is native to Siberia. It is best grown in full sun and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Senecio sibiricus

Senecio sibiricus can be found in wet meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands in Siberia.

Senecio sibiricus FAQ

What are the ideal growing conditions for Senecio sibiricus?

Senecio sibiricus prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

What is the average size of Senecio sibiricus?

Senecio sibiricus typically grows to a height of 6-8 inches.

What is the best way to propagate Senecio sibiricus?

The best way to propagate Senecio sibiricus is by division of the root clump in the spring or fall.

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-24748: Based on the initial data import
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.