Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
umbrosus
ID:
61109

Status:
valid

Authors:
Waldst. & Kit.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1812

Citation Micro:
Descr. Icon. Pl. Hung. 3: 232 (1806-1812)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000060438



Common Names

  • Umbrella Groundsel
  • Umbrella Ragwort
  • Umbrella Senecio


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Synonyms

  • Senecio doria umbrosus (Waldst. & Kit.) Soó [unknown]

Description

Senecio umbrosus (also called 'Shade Groundsel', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and Eastern Europe. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a single stem with a few leaves. The stem is topped with a single flower head. It is found in dry grasslands, meadows and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio umbrosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio umbrosus has yellow flowers with five petals and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have two cotyledons and long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio umbrosus is a perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or fall. It can also be propagated from seed, but the seeds must be stratified before planting.

Where to Find Senecio umbrosus

Senecio umbrosus is native to Europe and can be found in dry, grassy areas.

Senecio umbrosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio umbrosus?

Senecio umbrosus

What is the common name of Senecio umbrosus?

Shadowy Ragwort

What is the natural habitat of Senecio umbrosus?

Grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas

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-17491: Based on the initial data import
Franz de Paula Adam von Waldstein (1759-1823): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Waldst.' in the authors string.
Pál Kitaibel (1757-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kit.' in the authors string.