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valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Kuntze
                
                
                    
Source:
gcc
                
                
                    
Year:
1898
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 3[3]: 178 (1898)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000027138
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Senecio Tricephalus
 - Tricephalus Senecio
 - Three-Headed Senecio
                         
                     
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                    
                        Synonyms
                        - Senecio tupungatoi Hauman [unknown]
 
                     
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Senecio tricephalus (also called 'Three-headed Groundsel', among many other common names) is an annual flowering plant native to Europe and parts of Asia. It has a height of up to 30 cm and is characterized by its yellow, daisy-like flowers. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Senecio tricephalus is a popular ornamental plant, often used in rock gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues, skin ailments, and other ailments.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Senecio tricephalus is yellow, with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is small and black, with a diameter of about 1 mm. The seedlings are small and dark green.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Senecio tricephalus is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a warm, sunny location. Division should be done in the spring or fall.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Senecio tricephalus
                        
                            Senecio tricephalus is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands, shrublands, and disturbed soils.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Senecio tricephalus FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Senecio tricephalus?
Senecio tricephalus
What is the common name of Senecio tricephalus?
Three-headed Ragwort
Where is Senecio tricephalus found?
Senecio tricephalus is found in the Mediterranean region of 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,