Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
urophyllus
ID:
52289

Status:
valid

Authors:
Conrath

Source:
gcc

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1914: 134 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000051618



Common Names

  • Senecio
  • Urophyllus
  • Senecio urophyllus


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Description

Senecio urophyllus (also called Urophyllous Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves with yellow flowers and grows in dry, rocky areas and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio urophyllus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio urophyllus has small white flowers with five petals and a single style. The seeds are small, black, and have a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio urophyllus is a perennial herb that can reach up to 1 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Senecio urophyllus

Senecio urophyllus is native to South America and can be found in open grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Senecio urophyllus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio urophyllus?

Senecio urophyllus

What is the common name of Senecio urophyllus?

Woolly Ragwort

What is the family of Senecio urophyllus?

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-15017: Based on the initial data import
Paul Conrath (1861-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Conrath' in the authors string.