Status:
valid
Authors:
Thunb.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1800
Citation Micro:
Prodr. Pl. Cap. 2: 159 (1800)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000075612
Common Names
- Laevigatus Senecio
- Smooth Groundsel
- Senecio Laevigatus
Description
Senecio laevigatus (also called Smooth Groundsel, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a rosette habit and its leaves are covered with small hairs. It grows in dry and rocky habitats, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio laevigatus is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin conditions, fever, and inflammation.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Senecio laevigatus var. integrifolius Harv.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio laevigatus is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and have a rough surface. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio laevigatus is a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take a 4-6 inch stem cutting and place it in a pot with a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. The plant can be grown in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Senecio laevigatus
Senecio laevigatus can be found in the Mediterranean region, in parts of Africa, and in parts of Asia.
Senecio laevigatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio laevigatus?
Senecio laevigatus
What is the origin of Senecio laevigatus?
Europe
What is the common name of Senecio laevigatus?
Smooth ragwort
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,