Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glaber
ID:
8663

Status:
valid

Authors:
Less.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 6: 248 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000007992

Common Names

  • Senecio Glaber
  • Glaber Senecio
  • Senecio

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Description

Senecio glaber (also called Smooth Ragwort, among many other common names) is a small perennial herbaceous plant that grows to a height of 0.3-0.6 m. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio glaber is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Senecio glaber var. pratensis (Phil.) Cabrera
Senecio glaber var. glaber

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio glaber is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio glaber is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Senecio glaber

Senecio glaber is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Senecio glaber FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio glaber?

Senecio glaber

What is the common name of Senecio glaber?

Smooth Groundsel

What is the natural habitat of Senecio glaber?

Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas

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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