Status:
valid
Authors:
Phil.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1858
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 28: 749 (1858)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000122183
Common Names
- Senecio triodon
- Triodon Senecio
- Senecio Triodon
Description
Senecio triodon (also called three-toothed ragwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herb in the family Asteraceae. It is native to Europe, and is found in dry, grassy habitats. It has a woody stem and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio triodon is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive and respiratory problems.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Senecio triodon var. neuquensis (Cabrera) Cabrera in M.N.Correa
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio triodon is a small, yellow, daisy-like head. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened disc. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio triodon is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division of the root clumps or by cuttings. Seeds can also be used for propagation, but the seedlings are slow to establish.
Where to Find Senecio triodon
Senecio triodon can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Senecio triodon FAQ
What are the best growing conditions for Senecio triodon?
Senecio triodon prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate a wide range of soil types, but prefers sandy soils.
How often should Senecio triodon be watered?
Senecio triodon should be watered regularly during the growing season, but should not be allowed to dry out completely.
What pests or diseases affect Senecio triodon?
Senecio triodon is generally resistant to pests and diseases, but can be affected by powdery mildew, rust, and aphids.
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,