Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
taraxacoides
ID:
69761

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greene

Source:
gcc

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Pittonia 4(22): 119 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069090



Common Names

  • Senecio
  • Taraxacoides
  • Senecio Taraxacoides


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Description

Senecio taraxacoides (also called Common Groundsel, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and grows in dry, rocky habitats. It is an annual herb with a woody base and a basal rosette of leaves. The leaves are lanceolate and up to 10 cm long. The flower heads are yellow and up to 2 cm in diameter.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio taraxacoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio taraxacoides is yellow with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and long with a yellowish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio taraxacoides is a hardy perennial that is easy to propagate from seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and lightly covered with soil. They should be kept moist until germination, which usually takes about two weeks. Once the seedlings are established, they can be transplanted into the garden. Senecio taraxacoides can also be propagated from cuttings taken in the spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a rooting medium. They should be kept in a warm, bright location until they have rooted, which usually takes about two weeks.

Where to Find Senecio taraxacoides

Senecio taraxacoides is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes.

Senecio taraxacoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio taraxacoides?

Senecio taraxacoides

What is the common name of Senecio taraxacoides?

Dandelion-leaved Groundsel

What is the natural habitat of Senecio taraxacoides?

It is native to South Africa and is found in grassland and open woodlands.

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-25930: Based on the initial data import
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.