Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
candicans
ID:
77332

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall. ex DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Contr. Bot. India : 22 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000076661



Common Names

  • Senecio Candicans
  • Silver Ragwort
  • Silver Groundsel


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Synonyms

  • Cineraria sarmentosa Lesch. ex DC. [unknown]

Description

Senecio candicans (also called 'Woolly Groundsel', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. It has a basal rosette of leaves with woolly white hairs and yellow flowers. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio candicans is used in traditional medicine to treat skin ailments and as an antiseptic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio candicans is a yellow daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a yellow-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio candicans is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize lightly in spring and summer. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage new blooms.

Where to Find Senecio candicans

Senecio candicans is native to South Africa. It can be found in open grasslands and rocky outcrops at elevations of up to 1,500 meters.

Senecio candicans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio candicans?

Senecio candicans

What is the common name of Senecio candicans?

Silver Ragwort

Where is Senecio candicans found?

It is found in the Mediterranean region

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

Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:244324-1: Based on the initial data import