Status:
valid
Authors:
Phil.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Anales Mus. Nac. Santiago de Chile Bot. 1891: 41 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000003901
Common Names
- Senecio rosmarinus
- Rosemary Ragwort
- Rosemary Groundsel
Synonyms
- Senecio rosmarinus rosmarinus [unknown]
Description
Senecio rosmarinus (also called Rosemary Ragwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, sunny areas and is often found in rocky areas and on hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio rosmarinus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Senecio rosmarinus var. ascotanensis (Phil.) Cabrera
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio rosmarinus is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio rosmarinus is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed sown in spring or autumn or by division of clumps in spring.
Where to Find Senecio rosmarinus
Senecio rosmarinus can be found in the mountains of Central and Southern Europe.
Senecio rosmarinus FAQ
What are the common names of Senecio rosmarinus?
Common names of Senecio rosmarinus include Rosemary Ragwort, Rosemary Groundsel, and Rosemary Senecio
What is the growth habit of Senecio rosmarinus?
Senecio rosmarinus is an herbaceous perennial with a low-growing, mat-forming habit
What is the native range of Senecio rosmarinus?
Senecio rosmarinus 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,