Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
olgae
ID:
61865

Status:
valid

Authors:
Regel & Schmalh.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Izv. Imp. Obshch. Lyubit. Estestv. Moskovsk. Univ. 34(2): 45 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000061194

Common Names

  • Senecio Olgae
  • Giant Ragwort
  • St. John's-Wort

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Description

Senecio olgae (also called Olga's Ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has a basal rosette of leaves that are lanceolate and toothed. It is native to Europe and grows in dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio olgae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb for treating various ailments. It is also used as a dye and for making perfumes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio olgae has small, yellow flowers with a single row of petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of leaves that are covered in fine hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio olgae is a perennial plant that is native to Europe. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by division in spring or by seed in autumn. It is best to sow the seeds in a cold frame in autumn.

Where to Find Senecio olgae

Senecio olgae is native to the Mediterranean region.

Senecio olgae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio olgae?

Senecio olgae

What is the common name of Senecio olgae?

Olga's Ragwort

What is the natural habitat of Senecio olgae?

Grassy slopes and open woodlands

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-18219: Based on the initial data import
Eduard August von Regel (1815-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Regel' in the authors string.
Johannes Theodor Schmalhausen (1849-1894): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schmalh.' in the authors string.