Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vitellinoides
ID:
21460

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merxm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Proc. & Trans. Rhodesia Sci. Assoc. 43: 70 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000020789



Common Names

  • Vitellinoides Senecio
  • Vitellinoides Groundsel
  • Vitellinoides Ragwort


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Description

Senecio vitellinoides (also called 'Yolk-leaved Ragwort', among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of hairy leaves and yellow flowers with long, tubular heads. It grows in dry, grassy areas and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio vitellinoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio vitellinoides is yellow and daisy-like. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and hairy.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio vitellinoides is a perennial herb that is native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Division should be done in early spring or late summer. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Senecio vitellinoides

Senecio vitellinoides can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Senecio vitellinoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio vitellinoides?

Senecio vitellinoides

What is the common name of Senecio vitellinoides?

Vitellinoid Groundsel

What is the natural habitat of Senecio vitellinoides?

Woodlands, meadows, and prairies

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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