Status:
valid
Authors:
O.Hoffm.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 20(1-2): 236 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000007040
Common Names
- Willow Ragwort
- Willow-leaved Ragwort
- Willow-leaved Groundsel
Synonyms
- Gynura meyeri-johannis O.Hoffm. [unknown]
- Senecio subpetitianus Baker [unknown]
- Senecio exsertiflorus Baker [unknown]
- Senecio nyikensis Baker [unknown]
- Senecio elliotii S.Moore [unknown]
Description
Senecio syringifolius (also called willowleaf ragwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is typically found in dry, sandy soils and in open, disturbed areas. It has small, yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio syringifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Senecio syringifolius has yellow flowers with a single row of petals. The seeds are small and dark, and the seedlings are small and thin with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio syringifolius is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in a sunny location in well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Senecio syringifolius
Senecio syringifolius is native to Europe and parts of Asia.
Senecio syringifolius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio syringifolius?
Senecio syringifolius
What is the common name of Senecio syringifolius?
Pine-leaved Groundsel
What is the natural habitat of Senecio syringifolius?
Grasslands, meadows, and roadsides
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,