Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
colensoi
ID:
75490

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Fl. Nov.-Zel. 1: 147 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000074819



Common Names

  • Colenso's Ragwort
  • Colensoi
  • Colenso's Senecio


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Description

Senecio colensoi (also called Colenso's Ragwort, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to New Zealand. It grows in rocky and sandy soils, and is found in grasslands, scrub and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio colensoi is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio colensoi is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a single head. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio colensoi is a perennial herb that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done through division or seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring and lightly covered with soil. Germination should take place within 2-3 weeks.

Where to Find Senecio colensoi

Senecio colensoi is found in the mountains of New Zealand, particularly in the North Island.

Senecio colensoi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio colensoi?

Senecio colensoi

What is the common name of Senecio colensoi?

Colenso's ragwort

What is the natural habitat of Senecio colensoi?

Grasslands, scrublands, and open woodlands

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,