Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
steparius
ID:
91396

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Darwiniana 4: 136, fig. 3 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000090725



Common Names

  • Senecio steparius
  • Steparius Ragwort
  • Steparius Senecio


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Description

Senecio steparius (also called Step's ragwort, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with yellow flower heads that is native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers dry, sunny habitats, such as rocky slopes and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio steparius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are edible and can be used as a salad ingredient.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio steparius has yellow flowers, with a diameter of 2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves that are green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio steparius is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be propagated by seed or division.

Where to Find Senecio steparius

Senecio steparius is native to Europe and can be found in the countries of Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Spain, and Ukraine.

Senecio steparius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio steparius?

Senecio steparius

What type of plant is Senecio steparius?

Senecio steparius is an annual herb

Where is Senecio steparius found?

Senecio steparius is found in the Mediterranean region

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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