Status:
valid
Authors:
Herborg
Source:
gcc
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Variabilität u. Sippenabgrenz. Senecio nemorensis-Gruppe europ. Teil. (Diss. Bot. 107) 195 (1987).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000014375
Common Names
- Senecio austriacus
- Austrian Ragwort
- Austrian Groundsel
- Austrian Fleabane
Description
Senecio austriacus (also called Austrian Ragwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Central and Eastern Europe. It has a woody stem, and its leaves are lobed and toothed. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and open forests.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio austriacus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb to treat digestive issues, skin conditions, and respiratory illnesses.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio austriacus is yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center and white petals. The seed is a small, black, flat disc. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio austriacus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light shade. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall.
Where to Find Senecio austriacus
Senecio austriacus is native to Central and Eastern Europe. It can be found in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.
Senecio austriacus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio austriacus?
Senecio austriacus
What is the common name of Senecio austriacus?
Austrian Ragwort
What is the native range of Senecio austriacus?
Central and Eastern Europe
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
J. Herborg: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Herborg' in the authors string.