Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
burchellii
ID:
27786

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000027115



Common Names

  • Senecio Burchellii
  • Burchell's Senecio
  • African Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Senecio pinnatulus Steud. [unknown]

Description

Senecio burchellii (also called Burchell's Ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to southern Africa and is commonly found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio burchellii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, dysentery, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio burchellii has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio burchellii is an annual herb that can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. For best results, water regularly and fertilize monthly.

Where to Find Senecio burchellii

Senecio burchellii is native to South Africa and can be found in rocky areas, grasslands, and disturbed soils.

Senecio burchellii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio burchellii?

Senecio burchellii

What is the common name of Senecio burchellii?

Burchell's Ragwort

What type of plant is Senecio burchellii?

Perennial 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,

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