Status:
valid
Authors:
(Vahl) C.Jeffrey
Source:
gcc
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 41(4): 922 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000045675
Common Names
- Solanecio angulatus
- Angled Ragwort
- Ragwort
Synonyms
- Senecio subscandens Hochst. ex A.Rich. [unknown]
- Cacalia angulata Vahl [unknown]
- Senecio gabonicus A.Chev. [unknown]
- Crassocephalum bojeri (DC.) Robyns [unknown]
- Senecio leontodontifolius Bojer ex DC. [unknown]
- Senecio gabonicus Oliv. & Hiern [unknown]
- Crassocephalum subscandens S.Moore [unknown]
- Senecio bojeri DC. [unknown]
Description
Solanecio angulatus (also called Angled Thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial herb native to Europe. It grows to a height of up to 1.5 meters and has small, white flowers. It is found in open grasslands and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Solanecio angulatus is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and as a food flavoring.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Solanecio angulatus has yellow daisy-like flowers with a yellow center and white petals. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with light green, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Solanecio angulatus can be propagated through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Solanecio angulatus
Solanecio angulatus is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.
Solanecio angulatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Solanecio angulatus?
Solanecio angulatus
What is the common name of Solanecio angulatus?
Angled Groundsel
What is the family of Solanecio angulatus?
Asteraceae
Species in the Solanecio genus
Solanecio nandensis,
Solanecio angulata,
Solanecio gigas,
Solanecio mirabilis,
Solanecio harennensis,
Solanecio gynuroides,
Solanecio mannii,
Solanecio biafrae,
Solanecio angulatus,
Solanecio epidendricus,
Solanecio tuberosus,
Solanecio gymnocarpus,
Solanecio goetzei,
Solanecio cydoniifolius,
Solanecio lainzii,
Solanecio buchwaldii,
Solanecio kanzibiensis,
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,