Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wedglacialis
ID:
72593

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 27: 45 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000071922



Common Names

  • Wedge-leaved Senecio
  • Wedgeleaf Senecio
  • Wedge-leaved Ragwort


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Synonyms

  • Senecio formosus formosus [unknown]
  • Senecio glacialis Wedd. [unknown]
  • Senecio formosus formosus [unknown]

Description

Senecio wedglacialis (also called Wedgwood's Ragwort, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to Europe, and grows in meadows and grasslands. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and produces yellow flowers with a white center.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio wedglacialis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio wedglacialis has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio wedglacialis is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Senecio wedglacialis

Senecio wedglacialis is native to the mountains of the western United States, including the Rocky Mountains, Cascade Range, and Sierra Nevada. It can be found in alpine meadows, rocky outcrops, and open forests.

Senecio wedglacialis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio wedglacialis?

Senecio wedglacialis

What is the common name of Senecio wedglacialis?

Wedgle Glacier Senecio

What type of plant is Senecio wedglacialis?

Herbaceous perennial

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-28680: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.