Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
slovacus
ID:
90146

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hodálová

Source:
gcc

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Biologia (Bratislava), Sect. Bot. 57(1): 80 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000089475



Common Names

  • Slovak Ragwort
  • Slovakian Ragwort
  • Senecio slovacus


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Description

Senecio slovacus (also called Slovak ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has yellow flowers and is native to Central and Eastern Europe. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio slovacus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive problems and respiratory disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio slovacus is a yellow disc floret with a yellow center. The seeds are small, brown and oval shaped. The seedlings are thin and have small, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio slovacus is an evergreen perennial that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It is hardy in USDA zones 6-9.

Where to Find Senecio slovacus

Senecio slovacus is found in the Carpathian Mountains of Slovakia.

Senecio slovacus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio slovacus?

Senecio slovacus

Where does Senecio slovacus grow?

Senecio slovacus grows in dry grasslands and scrublands in Europe.

What is the flowering period of Senecio slovacus?

Senecio slovacus typically flowers from June to August.

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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