Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 868 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000095374
Common Names
- Senecio Viscosus
- Sticky Groundsel
- Sticky Ragwort
Synonyms
- Senecio glutinosus Schur [unknown]
- Seneciunculus viscosus Opiz [unknown]
- Senecio calvertii Boiss. [unknown]
- Senecio tymphresteus Boiss. & Heldr. [unknown]
- Jacobaea viscosa Gilib. [unknown]
- Obaejaca viscosa Cass. [unknown]
Description
Senecio viscosus (also called Sticky Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that is native to Europe. It has yellow flowers and lanceolate leaves. It typically grows in grasslands and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio viscosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio viscosus is yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center and yellow ray florets. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio viscosus is a perennial herb that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or early summer and planted in a sandy soil mixture. Seeds should be sown in the fall and kept moist until germination. It is also possible to propagate by division of the root system.
Where to Find Senecio viscosus
Senecio viscosus is native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It can be found in moist meadows, grasslands, and woodlands.
Senecio viscosus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio viscosus?
Senecio viscosus
What is the common name of Senecio viscosus?
Sticky Ragwort
What is the natural habitat of Senecio viscosus?
Grassy areas, meadows, and open woodlands
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,