Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1758
Citation Micro:
L. in Löfling, Iter Hispan. 1758. 304 1758
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000024616
Common Names
- Pyrenean Senecio
- Pyrenean Groundsel
- Pyrenean Ragwort
Description
Senecio pyrenaicus (also called Pyrenean ragwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of Europe. It has an erect stem, with lanceolate leaves and yellow flowers. It is commonly found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio pyrenaicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and stomach disorders.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Senecio pyrenaicus sub. caespitosus (Brot.) Franco
Senecio pyrenaicus sub. pyrenaicus
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Senecio pyrenaicus has yellow daisy-like flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio pyrenaicus is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial herb. It can be propagated from seed or stem cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be placed in a moist, well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted. Once rooted, the cuttings can be transplanted into individual pots and grown on until they are large enough to be planted out.
Where to Find Senecio pyrenaicus
Senecio pyrenaicus is native to the Pyrenees and can be found in the wild in areas with rocky soils and cold climates.
Senecio pyrenaicus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio pyrenaicus?
Senecio pyrenaicus
What is the common name of Senecio pyrenaicus?
Pyrenean Ragwort
What is the natural habitat of Senecio pyrenaicus?
Senecio pyrenaicus is found in rocky and grassy slopes
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,