Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
capuronii
ID:
38870

Status:
valid

Authors:
Humbert

Source:
gcc

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 2, 2: 91 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000038199



Common Names

  • Capuron's Senecio
  • Capuron's Ragwort
  • Capuron's Groundsel


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Description

Senecio capuronii (also called Senecio, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. It is found in dry, deciduous forests, open scrub, and wastelands.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio capuronii has been used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as a diuretic, and as an antiseptic. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Senecio capuronii are small and yellow. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio capuronii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Senecio capuronii

Senecio capuronii is native to Madagascar and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Senecio capuronii FAQ

What is the common name of Senecio capuronii?

Capuron's Senecio

What type of plant is Senecio capuronii?

It is an annual herb

What is the natural habitat of Senecio capuronii?

It is found in dry, rocky areas of Madagascar

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,