Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vernalis
ID:
88704

Status:
valid

Authors:
Waldst. & Kit.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1802

Citation Micro:
Descr. Icon. Pl. Hung. 1: 23, t. 24 (1799-1802)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000088033



Common Names

  • Senecio Vernalis
  • Spring Groundsel
  • Silver Ragwort


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Description

Senecio vernalis (also called Vernal Ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant, native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in sunny, dry and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio vernalis is used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, such as fever, colds, and digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Senecio squalidus sub. squalidus
Senecio squalidus sub. calabricus (Fiori) Peruzzi & Bernardo
Senecio squalidus var. pinnatifidus (Evers ex Hegi) P.D.Sell
Senecio squalidus var. laciniatus (Vis.) P.D.Sell

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio vernalis has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio vernalis is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed. The seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame or in the garden in a sunny spot.

Where to Find Senecio vernalis

Senecio vernalis can be found in the mountains of Central and South America.

Senecio vernalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio vernalis?

Senecio vernalis

Where is Senecio vernalis found?

Senecio vernalis is found in the tropical rainforests of South America.

What is the habitat of Senecio vernalis?

Senecio vernalis is found in humid, lowland rainforests.

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

Franz de Paula Adam von Waldstein (1759-1823): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Waldst.' in the authors string.
Pál Kitaibel (1757-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kit.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:248179-1: Based on the initial data import