Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bertramii
ID:
67378

Status:
valid

Authors:
Post

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:
Mem. Herb. Boiss. 18: 95.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000066707



Common Names

  • Senecio bertramii
  • Bertram's Ragwort
  • Bertram's Groundsel


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Description

Senecio bertramii (also called Bertram's Ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a branching stem with yellow flowers and deeply-lobed leaves. It grows in disturbed areas, roadsides, and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio bertramii is used as an ornamental plant, and as a medicinal plant to treat fever and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio bertramii is yellow and has five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio bertramii is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 0°F (-18°C). It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Senecio bertramii

Senecio bertramii is native to South America and can be found in nurseries and garden centers in that region.

Senecio bertramii FAQ

What are the ideal growing conditions for Senecio bertramii?

Senecio bertramii prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -5°C.

What is the best way to propagate Senecio bertramii?

Senecio bertramii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn and divisions can be done in spring or early summer.

How often should Senecio bertramii be watered?

Senecio bertramii should be watered regularly during the growing season, but should not be overwatered. During the winter, it should only be watered if the soil is dry.

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,