Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brasiliensis
ID:
70560

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Spreng.) Less.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 6: 249 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069889



Common Names

  • Brazilian Ragwort
  • Senecio
  • Brazilian Groundsel


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Synonyms

  • Senecio schlechtendahlii Mart. ex Baker [unknown]
  • Senecio ambrosioides ambrosioides [unknown]
  • Senecio ambrosioides Mart. [unknown]
  • Senecio ambrosioides Mart. ex Baker [unknown]
  • Cineraria brasiliensis Spreng. [unknown]
  • Senecio brasiliensis brasiliensis [unknown]
  • Senecio arrabidae Steud. [unknown]

Description

Senecio brasiliensis (also called Brazilian Ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant. It has yellow flower heads and is native to South America. It prefers dry grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio brasiliensis has been used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, as well as for its ornamental value.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Senecio brasiliensis var. incanus Baker
Senecio brasiliensis var. tripartitus (DC.) Baker

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio brasiliensis is yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center and white petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped achene. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped, light green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio brasiliensis is a perennial herb that is easily propagated by seed. It prefers a well-drained, slightly acidic soil and should be planted in full sun. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated by cuttings.

Where to Find Senecio brasiliensis

Senecio brasiliensis is native to Brazil and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Senecio brasiliensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio brasiliensis?

Senecio brasiliensis

What type of plant is Senecio brasiliensis?

Senecio brasiliensis is an annual herb

What is the natural habitat of Senecio brasiliensis?

Senecio brasiliensis is native to South America

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-26693: Based on the initial data import
Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
Christian Friedrich Lessing (1809-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Less.' in the authors string.