Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arachnanthus
ID:
73638

Status:
valid

Authors:
Franch.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Morot) viii. (1894) 355.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000072967



Common Names

  • Spider Daisy
  • Spider Ragwort
  • Spider Senecio


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Synonyms

  • Cacalia arachnantha (Franch.) Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]

Description

Senecio arachnanthus (also called Spider Ragwort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is an annual herb, growing up to 1 m tall, with a thin taproot. It is native to South Africa, and grows in grasslands and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio arachnanthus is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio arachnanthus is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed. The seedlings are small and green with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio arachnanthus is a perennial plant native to South Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them moist. To propagate from cuttings, take a stem cutting from an existing plant and place it in a pot of moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Senecio arachnanthus

Senecio arachnanthus is native to South America and can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, and Brazil.

Senecio arachnanthus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio arachnanthus?

Senecio arachnanthus

What is the common name of Senecio arachnanthus?

Spider senecio

Where is Senecio arachnanthus found?

It is found in the dry grasslands of South Africa

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,

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