Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
abruptus
ID:
1420

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thunb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1800

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Pl. Cap. 2: 159 (1800)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000000749

Common Names

  • Senecio abruptus
  • Cutleaf Groundsel
  • Cut-leaved Groundsel

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Description

Senecio abruptus (also called Blue Mountain Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few branches. The leaves are lanceolate and have a white margin. The flowers are yellow and have a single ray floret. It grows in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio abruptus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio abruptus is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio abruptus is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate from seed, and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. It can be propagated by division in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Senecio abruptus

Senecio abruptus can be found in the western United States, primarily in the states of California, Oregon, and Washington.

Senecio abruptus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio abruptus?

Senecio abruptus

What is the common name of Senecio abruptus?

Abrupt Groundsel

What is the habitat of Senecio abruptus?

It is found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, meadows, and disturbed sites

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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