Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
candelariae
ID:
82559

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Vidensk. Meddel. Dansk Naturhist. Foren. Kjobenhavn 1852(5-7): 108-109. 1853.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000081888



Common Names

  • Senecio
  • Candelariae
  • Candelaria Ragwort


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Description

Senecio candelariae (also called Common Candle Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a rosette of leaves and a single yellow flower head. It grows in meadows, pastures, and roadsides and is often found in disturbed soils.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio candelariae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a food source for wildlife, and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio candelariae is yellow, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio candelariae is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame.

Where to Find Senecio candelariae

Senecio candelariae is native to the Canary Islands.

Senecio candelariae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio candelariae?

Senecio candelariae

What is the common name of Senecio candelariae?

Candelaria's Groundsel

What is the natural habitat of Senecio candelariae?

Arid regions of 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-38421: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.