Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
trifidus
ID:
68975

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook. & Arn.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Hooker) 3: 346 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000068304



Common Names

  • Trifidus Senecio
  • Senecio trifidus
  • Trifidus Groundsel


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Synonyms

  • Senecio demissus Phil. [unknown]

Description

Senecio trifidus (also called trifid ragwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Canary Islands and Madeira. It has a woody rootstock and grows up to 30 cm tall. Its leaves are linear-lanceolate and its flowers are yellow. It grows in rocky and sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio trifidus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, and headache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio trifidus has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are green with a white stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio trifidus can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Senecio trifidus

Senecio trifidus is native to Europe and North Africa.

Senecio trifidus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio trifidus?

Senecio trifidus

What is the common name of Senecio trifidus?

Trifidus

What is the family of Senecio trifidus?

Asteraceae

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-25158: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.