Senecio gallicus
French Groundsel
Also known as: Cineraria uliginosa Ledeb. +11 more
- Cineraria uliginosa Ledeb.
- Jacobanthus gallicus (Vill. ex Chaix) Fourr.
- Senecio alboranicus Maire
- Senecio desquamatus Willd.
- Senecio difficilis Dufour
- Senecio exsquameus Brot.
- Senecio gallicus var. calyculatus Emb. & Maire
- Senecio gallicus var. difficilis (Dufour) DC.
- Senecio gallicus var. gallicus
- Senecio gallicus var. laxiflorus DC.
- Senecio gallicus var. sonchifolius Ball
- Senecio scheuchzeri Gaudin
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asteraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Senecio gallicus (commonly known as French groundsel) is an annual belonging to the Asteraceae family. Indigenous to Africa and Europe, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Senecio, which contains over 1500 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northeast Tropical Africa, Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Chad, France, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Spain
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Belgium, Germany, Sweden, Switzerland