Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coccineus
ID:
115832

Status:
valid

Authors:
Klatt

Source:
gcc

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 8(1): 48 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000115161



Common Names

  • Scarlet Groundsel
  • Bloody Ragwort
  • Red Groundsel


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Description

Senecio coccineus (also called 'Scarlet Groundsel', among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant native to South America. It is found in open grasslands, pastures, and roadsides. It has a woody stem and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. The flowers are red and arranged in a terminal inflorescence.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio coccineus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio coccineus is yellow. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped achene. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio coccineus is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to South Africa and is hardy in USDA zones 9-11. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained seedling mix.

Where to Find Senecio coccineus

Senecio coccineus can be found in the Mediterranean region, parts of Africa, and the Middle East.

Senecio coccineus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio coccineus?

Senecio coccineus

What is the common name of Senecio coccineus?

Scarlet Ragwort

What is the natural habitat of Senecio coccineus?

Dry grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky areas

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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