Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 401 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000134800
Common Names
- Senecio skirrhodon
- Gray Ragwort
- Skirrhodon
Synonyms
- Senecio madagascariensis crassifolius Humbert [unknown]
Description
Senecio skirrhodon (also called Skirrhodon Groundsel, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has hairy leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio skirrhodon is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Senecio skirrhodon has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have two oval-shaped, green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio skirrhodon is a perennial plant that is best propagated by seed or division in spring. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil pH levels.
Where to Find Senecio skirrhodon
Senecio skirrhodon is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in rocky areas, dry grasslands, and open woodlands.
Senecio skirrhodon FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio skirrhodon?
Senecio skirrhodon
What is the common name of Senecio skirrhodon?
Senecio
What is the family of Senecio skirrhodon?
Asteraceae
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,