Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
carnosus
ID:
35249

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thunb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1800

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Pl. Cap. 2: 158 (1800)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000034578



Common Names

  • Carnose Senecio
  • Carnose Senecio
  • Carnosus Senecio


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Description

Senecio carnosus (also called Carnose Ragwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe. It has a basal rosette of deeply-lobed leaves and yellow flower heads. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio carnosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio carnosus is yellow and has five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio carnosus is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Senecio carnosus

Senecio carnosus is native to South Africa and is found in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Limpopo provinces.

Senecio carnosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio carnosus?

Senecio carnosus

What is the family of Senecio carnosus?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Senecio carnosus?

Fleshy Ragwort

Where is Senecio carnosus found?

Senecio carnosus is found in South Africa.

What is the habitat of Senecio carnosus?

Senecio carnosus grows in rocky areas, grasslands, and disturbed sites.

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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