Status:
valid
Authors:
W.W.Sm.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Asiat. Soc. Bengal 7: 69 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000116339
Common Names
- Senecio biligulatus
- Biligulate Groundsel
- Biligulatus Groundsel
Synonyms
- Senecio gyirongensis Y.L.Chen & K.Y.Pan [unknown]
- Senecio ramsbottomii Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
Description
Senecio biligulatus (also called Two-lobed Ragwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe. It has a basal rosette of leaves and long stems with small yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio biligulatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb. It has anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antibacterial properties and is used to treat skin diseases, digestive disorders, and respiratory problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio biligulatus is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center and white petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a flower head.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio biligulatus is a perennial herb native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in a sheltered position and can tolerate temperatures down to 10°C (50°F).
Where to Find Senecio biligulatus
Senecio biligulatus is found in the dry grasslands of South Africa.
Senecio biligulatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio biligulatus?
Senecio biligulatus
What is the family of Senecio biligulatus?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Senecio biligulatus?
Two-lobed Groundsel
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,