Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
billieturneri
ID:
92504

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.M.Barkley

Source:
gcc

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 67: 238, fig. 1 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000091833



Common Names

  • Billieturner's Ragwort
  • Senecio Billieturneri
  • Ragwort


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Description

Senecio billieturneri (also called Billie Turner's ragwort, among many other common names) is an herb native to South Africa. It has small, lance-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in dry, well-drained soils in open fields and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio billieturneri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever and skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio billieturneri has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio billieturneri is a perennial herb that is propagated by seed. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of soil types. It is best to water regularly and fertilize lightly.

Where to Find Senecio billieturneri

Senecio billieturneri is native to the Andes in Peru.

Senecio billieturneri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio billieturneri?

Senecio billieturneri

What is the common name of Senecio billieturneri?

Billie Turner's Ragwort

What is the natural habitat of Senecio billieturneri?

Grassy areas, meadows, and pastures

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-48097: Based on the initial data import
Theodore Mitchell Barkley (1934-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.M.Barkley' in the authors string.