Status:
valid
Authors:
Cabrera in M.N.Correa
Source:
gcc
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Fl. Patagonica 7: 249, fig. 252 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000006675
Common Names
- Varvarcensis Senecio
- Senecio Varvarcensis
- Varvarcensis Senecio
Description
Senecio varvarcensis (also called Varvarce's senecio, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus Mountains. It has a stout stem and its leaves are oval and toothed. It is found in meadows, pastures and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio varvarcensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for wildlife. It also has medicinal properties and is used to treat digestive issues, inflammation, and skin problems.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Senecio varvarcensis var. pinnatus Tortosa & Adr.Bartoli
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio varvarcensis is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio varvarcensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Senecio varvarcensis
Senecio varvarcensis is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes.
Senecio varvarcensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio varvarcensis?
Senecio varvarcensis
What is the common name of Senecio varvarcensis?
Varvar's ragwort
Where does Senecio varvarcensis grow?
It is native to the Mediterranean region
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,