Status:
valid
Authors:
Konechn.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 22: 230 (1985) (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000059086
Common Names
- Tauric Ragwort
- Tauric Groundsel
- Tauric Senecio
Description
Senecio tauricus (also called Taurian groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is found in open grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio tauricus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio tauricus is yellow in color and has a daisy-like shape. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio tauricus is a perennial succulent that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings and can be grown in containers or in the ground. It requires well-draining soil and should be watered sparingly.
Where to Find Senecio tauricus
Senecio tauricus is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, sunny habitats. It is most commonly found in areas of southern Europe, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Senecio tauricus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio tauricus?
Senecio tauricus
What type of plant is Senecio tauricus?
It is a perennial herb
Where is Senecio tauricus found?
It 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,