Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
asperifolius
ID:
25215

Status:
valid

Authors:
Franch.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Morot) 10: 414 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000024544



Common Names

  • Senecio asperifolius
  • Rough-leaved Ragwort
  • Rough-leaved Groundsel


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Synonyms

  • Senecio henrici Vaniot [unknown]
  • Senecio lebrunei H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Senecio luticola Dunn [unknown]

Description

Senecio asperifolius (also called Rough-leaved Senecio, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant with a woody rootstock. It is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio asperifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a dried flower in floral arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio asperifolius is yellow, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio asperifolius is a perennial herb that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or by cuttings in summer. It can also be grown from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Senecio asperifolius

Senecio asperifolius is native to the Mediterranean region.

Senecio asperifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio asperifolius?

Senecio asperifolius

What is the family of Senecio asperifolius?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Senecio asperifolius?

Grassy slopes

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