Senecio actinotus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
actinotus
ID:
34986
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Symb. Sin. 7: 1121 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000034315
Common Names
- Australian Daisy
- Australian Daisy Bush
- Australian Daisy-bush
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- Senecio actinotus actinotus [unknown]
- Senecio actinotus simplicifolius Ling [unknown]
Description
Senecio actinotus (also called Rayless Ragwort, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial with yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is native to Australia and grows in grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio actinotus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife. It has also been used medicinally to treat skin diseases, wounds, and burns.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Senecio actinotus has yellow daisy-like flowers with a single row of yellow ray florets and a yellow center of disc florets. The seeds are small, black, and ovoid. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves and a short stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Senecio actinotus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-9.
Where to Find Senecio actinotus
Senecio actinotus is native to Australia and can be found in the wild in parts of New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia.
Senecio actinotus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio actinotus?
Senecio actinotus
What are the common names of Senecio actinotus?
Common names of Senecio actinotus include Star Ragwort and Star-shaped Groundsel.
What is the habitat of Senecio actinotus?
Senecio actinotus is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-13317: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich von Handel-Mazzetti (1882-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hand.-Mazz.' in the authors string.