Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vulgaris
ID:
12000

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 867 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000011329

Common Names

  • Senecio vulgaris
  • Common Groundsel
  • Old-man-in-the-spring

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Description

Senecio vulgaris (also called Common Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family. It has a simple stem, with a few branches, and its leaves are lanceolate, with a length of 2-5 cm. It is native to the Middle East and is found in dry and sandy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio vulgaris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Senecio vulgaris sub. vulgaris
Senecio vulgaris sub. denticulatus (O.F.Müll.) P.D.Sell

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio vulgaris is a small, yellow-green disc flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio vulgaris is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. The seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Once established, it is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Senecio vulgaris

Senecio vulgaris can be found in temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.

Senecio vulgaris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio vulgaris?

Senecio vulgaris

What is the common name of Senecio vulgaris?

Common Groundsel

Where is Senecio vulgaris native to?

Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia

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,

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