Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subdiscoideus
ID:
67725

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sch.Bip.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Bonplandia 4(4): 54 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000067054



Common Names

  • Senecio subdiscoideus
  • Subdiscoid Groundsel
  • Subdiscoid Ragwort


Searching for Senecio subdiscoideus? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Senecio purpuratus Phil. [unknown]
  • Metazanthus grandiflorus Meyen [unknown]
  • Senecio purpuratus purpuratus [unknown]
  • Senecio breviculus Phil. [unknown]
  • Senecio caespitosus Phil. [unknown]
  • Senecio purpuratus subdiscoideus Reiche [unknown]
  • Senecio kingii subdiscoideus Hosseus [deprecated]

Description

Senecio subdiscoideus (also called 'Discoid Groundsel', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has yellow flowers and grows in dry, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio subdiscoideus is used as a medicinal plant, as a food source for some animals, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio subdiscoideus is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, flat, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, linear leaves.

Searching for Senecio subdiscoideus? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio subdiscoideus is a perennial plant native to the southwestern United States. It is easy to propagate from seed, and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers a well-drained soil, and should be watered regularly during the growing season. It can be propagated by division in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Senecio subdiscoideus

Senecio subdiscoideus can be found in the Mediterranean region, mainly in the eastern part of the Mediterranean basin.

Senecio subdiscoideus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio subdiscoideus?

Senecio subdiscoideus

What is the common name of Senecio subdiscoideus?

Discoid Groundsel

What type of plant is Senecio subdiscoideus?

A perennial herb

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