Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
condimentarius
ID:
12003

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Darwiniana 10: 554 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000011332



Common Names

  • Senecio condimentarius
  • Condiment Groundsel
  • Condiment Ragwort


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Description

Senecio condimentarius (also called 'Curry Plant', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It grows up to 1.5 m in height and has small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is often found in scrubland and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio condimentarius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio condimentarius is yellow in color and has a daisy-like shape. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio condimentarius is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. The seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Once established, it is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Senecio condimentarius

Senecio condimentarius can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Senecio condimentarius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio condimentarius?

Senecio condimentarius

What is the common name of Senecio condimentarius?

Condiment Weed

Where is Senecio condimentarius native to?

Tropical Africa

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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