Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vagus
ID:
41104

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Definitions of rare or hitherto undescribed Australian plants 1855 = Transactions of the Philosophical Society of Victoria 1 (10 Sep. 1855) 46

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000040433



Common Names

  • Wandering Senecio
  • Vagrant Senecio
  • Wandering Groundsel


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Description

Senecio vagus (also called Senecio jacobaea, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant with a thick, woody stem and yellow flowers. It is native to Europe, North Africa and temperate Asia, and grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio vagus is a plant native to North America. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases. It also has antifungal and antibacterial properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Senecio vagus var. vagus
Senecio vagus sub. eglandulosus Ali

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio vagus is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and thin with a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio vagus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by sowing seeds in spring or by dividing the clumps in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Senecio vagus

Senecio vagus is native to Europe and can be found in the wild in meadows and grasslands.

Senecio vagus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio vagus?

Senecio vagus

What type of plant is Senecio vagus?

It is a perennial herb

Where is Senecio vagus found?

It is found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia

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,

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