Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
diodon
ID:
2034

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 399 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001363

Common Names

  • Silver Ragwort
  • Stinking Senecio
  • Stinking Ragwort

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Description

Senecio diodon (also called Sea Aster, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the coasts of Europe and North America. It has a single stem with opposite leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in sandy soils, dunes, and coastal cliffs.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio diodon is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio diodon is a yellow-orange disc floret, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene, with a diameter of about 0.5 cm. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio diodon is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in the spring or fall. The seedlings should be thinned to a spacing of 8-10 inches apart.

Where to Find Senecio diodon

Senecio diodon is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Senecio diodon FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio diodon?

Senecio diodon

What is the common name of Senecio diodon?

Sea-lavender

What is the natural habitat of Senecio diodon?

It is native to the Mediterranean region

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,