Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vaginatus
ID:
119077

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook. & Arn.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Hooker) 3: 331 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000118406



Common Names

  • Senecio
  • Vaginatus
  • Prairie Ragwort


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Synonyms

  • Senecio littoralis glabrata Gaudich. [unknown]
  • Senecio littoralis J.Rémy [illegitimate]

Description

Senecio vaginatus (also called sheathed ragwort, among many other common names) is a biennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a yellow flower head. It can be found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio vaginatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio vaginatus has yellow flowers, small, black seeds, and small seedlings with a white root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio vaginatus is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. The seeds should be sown in a well-prepared seed bed and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be thinned out to allow for adequate space for growth. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Senecio vaginatus

Senecio vaginatus is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands and meadows.

Senecio vaginatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio vaginatus?

Senecio vaginatus

What is the common name of Senecio vaginatus?

Vagina Groundsel

What is the natural habitat of Senecio vaginatus?

Grassy areas, meadows, and roadsides

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-79733: 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.