Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
quinquelobus
ID:
74830

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thunb.) DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 404 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000074159

Common Names

  • Five-lobed Ragwort
  • Five-lobed Groundsel
  • Five-lobed Senecio

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Synonyms

  • Cacalia quinqueloba Thunb. [unknown]

Description

Senecio quinquelobus (also called Five-lobed Ragwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a silvery-green foliage and produces yellow flowers. It grows in rocky and sandy soils in meadows and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio quinquelobus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves can be used as a salad green.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio quinquelobus is yellow and has a diameter of 2-3cm. The seeds are small and black with a diameter of 2mm. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio quinquelobus is a perennial herb native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun and can tolerate some drought. It can be grown in containers and should be fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Senecio quinquelobus

Senecio quinquelobus is native to the Mediterranean region.

Senecio quinquelobus FAQ

What are the characteristics of Senecio quinquelobus?

Senecio quinquelobus is an annual herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves. The leaves are pinnately lobed, with entire margins and acute apices. The flower heads are solitary, with yellow ray florets and yellow disc florets.

What is the habitat of Senecio quinquelobus?

Senecio quinquelobus is found in dry grasslands, open woods, and rocky slopes in Europe, from France to the Caucasus.

What is the flowering period of Senecio quinquelobus?

Senecio quinquelobus flowers from May to August.

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-3089: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.