Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
biflorus
ID:
62241

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vahl

Source:
gcc

Year:
1790

Citation Micro:
Symb. Bot. i. 72. (1790)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000061570



Common Names

  • Biflorus Groundsel
  • Two-flowered Ragwort
  • Senecio Biflorus


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Synonyms

  • Senecio linifolius Forssk. [unknown]
  • Gynura biflora Merr. [unknown]

Description

Senecio biflorus (also called Two-flowered Ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and Asia. It has lance-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio biflorus is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomach ache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio biflorus is yellow, with multiple yellow petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have multiple stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio biflorus is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept at a temperature of 18-21°C. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. The clumps should be divided and replanted in the soil.

Where to Find Senecio biflorus

Senecio biflorus is native to the western United States, where it is found in dry, open areas.

Senecio biflorus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio biflorus?

Senecio biflorus

What are the common names of Senecio biflorus?

Two-flowered ragwort, Two-flowered ragwort

What is the habitat of Senecio biflorus?

Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands

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,