Status:
valid
Authors:
N.P.Balakr.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 67: 61 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000055871
Common Names
- Bombay Senecio
- Bombay Ragwort
- Bombay Groundsel
Synonyms
- Doronicum reticulatum Wight [unknown]
- Senecio arachnoideus (C.B.Clarke) M.R.Almeida [unknown]
- Madaractis arachnoidea C.B.Clarke [unknown]
- Senecio reticulatus C.B.Clarke [unknown]
- Senecio grahamii Hook.f. [unknown]
- Doronicum thirkei Sch.Bip. [unknown]
Description
Senecio bombayensis (also called Bombay ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to India. It has a simple stem with a few branches and grows up to a height of 40-50 cm. The leaves are simple, alternate, and lanceolate in shape. The flowers are yellow and the fruits are achenes. It is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of India, growing in dry and moist deciduous forests.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio bombayensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive yellow flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Senecio bombayensis has yellow flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio bombayensis is an annual herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Senecio bombayensis
Senecio bombayensis is native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be found in open areas, such as grasslands, savannas, and disturbed areas.
Senecio bombayensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio bombayensis?
Senecio bombayensis
What are the common names of Senecio bombayensis?
Bombay Ragwort, Bombay Groundsel
What type of plant is Senecio bombayensis?
It is an annual herb.
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,