Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
squalidus
ID:
139335

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 869 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000138664



Common Names

  • Senecio squalidus
  • Oxford Ragwort
  • Squalid Ragwort


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Synonyms

  • Cineraria incisa Thunb. [unknown]
  • Senecio glaber Ucria [unknown]
  • Senecio squalidus squalidus [unknown]
  • Senecio nebrodensis rupestris (Waldst. & Kit.) Fiori [unknown]

Description

Senecio squalidus (also called Oxford Ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio squalidus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive disorders, respiratory problems, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Senecio squalidus sub. microglossus (Guss.) Arcang.
Senecio squalidus sub. aurasiacus (Batt. & Trab.) C.Alexander
Senecio squalidus sub. sardous (Fiori) Greuter
Senecio squalidus sub. aethnensis (DC.) Greuter
Senecio squalidus sub. chrysanthemifolius (Poir.) Greuter
Senecio squalidus sub. araneosus (Emb. & Maire) C.Alexander
Senecio squalidus sub. rupestris (Waldst. & Kit.) Greuter

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Senecio squalidus are yellow and have a daisy-like shape. The seeds are small, oval-shaped and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio squalidus is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate. It can be propagated by seed or division. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location. To propagate by division, divide the clumps in spring or early summer and replant the divisions in a sunny location.

Where to Find Senecio squalidus

Senecio squalidus can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

Senecio squalidus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio squalidus?

Senecio squalidus

What is the common name of Senecio squalidus?

Squalidus Groundsel

What is the natural habitat of Senecio squalidus?

Grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes

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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