Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 867 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000122180
Common Names
- Senecio Lividus
- Grey Ragwort
- Livid Groundsel
Description
Senecio lividus (also called blue ragwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herb in the family Asteraceae. It is native to Europe, and is found in dry, grassy habitats. It has a woody stem and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio lividus is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and white flowers. It is also used in the production of herbal teas and as an ingredient in natural medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio lividus is a small, yellow, daisy-like head. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened disc. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio lividus is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division of the root clumps or by cuttings. Seeds can also be used for propagation, but the seedlings are slow to establish.
Where to Find Senecio lividus
Senecio lividus can be found in dry, rocky areas in the western United States, from California to Washington.
Senecio lividus FAQ
What are the best growing conditions for Senecio lividus?
Senecio lividus prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate a wide range of soil types, but prefers sandy soils.
How often should Senecio lividus be watered?
Senecio lividus should be watered regularly during the growing season, but should not be allowed to dry out completely.
What pests or diseases affect Senecio lividus?
Senecio lividus is generally resistant to pests and diseases, but can be affected by powdery mildew, rust, and aphids.
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,