Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
behnii
ID:
46780

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ricardi & Martic.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Gayana, Bot. n.° 11, 12 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000046109



Common Names

  • Senecio Behnii
  • Behn's Ragwort
  • Behn's Groundsel


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Description

Senecio behnii (also called Behn's Ragwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It has yellow flowers and deeply-lobed leaves. It is native to the Canary Islands and it can be found in grasslands, meadows and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio behnii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio behnii is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a few true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio behnii is a perennial herb that is native to the Canary Islands. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept at a temperature of around 21°C. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix. They should be kept at a temperature of around 21°C and kept in bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Senecio behnii

Senecio behnii can be found in the Canary Islands.

Senecio behnii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio behnii?

Senecio behnii

What is the common name of Senecio behnii?

Behn's Groundsel

What is the natural habitat of Senecio behnii?

Senecio behnii is native to the Canary Islands.

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-14459: Based on the initial data import
Clodomiro Fidel Segundo Marticorena (1929-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Martic.' in the authors string.
Mario Héctor Ricardi Salinas (1921-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ricardi' in the authors string.