Status:
valid
Authors:
Cuatrec.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Collect. Bot. (Barcelona) 3: 277 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000077042
Common Names
- Senecio tenuisagittatus
- Senecio Arrowhead
- Senecio Arrowleaf
Description
Senecio tenuisagittatus (also called slender ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a rosette of narrow leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio tenuisagittatus is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a ground cover due to its low-growing habit and attractive foliage.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio tenuisagittatus is a yellow-orange color and has a daisy-like structure. The seed is a small, black, triangular-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio tenuisagittatus is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Senecio tenuisagittatus
Senecio tenuisagittatus is found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, and Greece.
Senecio tenuisagittatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio tenuisagittatus?
Senecio tenuisagittatus
What is the common name of Senecio tenuisagittatus?
Slender-arrowed Ragwort
Where is Senecio tenuisagittatus found?
Senecio tenuisagittatus is found in Europe
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,