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
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.
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,