Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
byrnensis
ID:
92515

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hilliard

Source:
gcc

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 37(2): 295 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000091844



Common Names

  • Byrne's Ragwort
  • Senecio Byrnensis
  • Ragwort


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Description

Senecio byrnensis (also called Byrne'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 byrnensis 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 byrnensis 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 byrnensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings in spring or summer. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and planted in a light, well-drained soil and kept moist until they are established.

Where to Find Senecio byrnensis

Senecio byrnensis can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Senecio byrnensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio byrnensis?

Senecio byrnensis

What are the common names of Senecio byrnensis?

Byrne's Ragwort

Where is Senecio byrnensis native to?

South Africa

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-48106: Based on the initial data import
Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.