Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
soldanella
ID:
121963

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Proc. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia 15: 67 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000121292



Common Names

  • Senecio Soldanella
  • Soldanella Senecio
  • Senecio


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Description

Senecio soldanella (also called Sea-side ragwort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It is native to Europe, but it is widely naturalized in other parts of the world. It typically grows in grasslands, meadows, and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio soldanella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomach pains.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio soldanella has yellow daisy-like flowers with a central disc of yellow disc florets surrounded by yellow ray florets. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are hairy and gray-green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio soldanella is a hardy perennial that can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to a year. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer.

Where to Find Senecio soldanella

Senecio soldanella is native to the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and France.

Senecio soldanella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio soldanella?

Senecio soldanella

What is the common name of Senecio soldanella?

Sea dandelion

What is the habitat of Senecio soldanella?

It is found in coastal areas of the Mediterranean, Black Sea, and Atlantic Ocean

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-82518: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.