Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
conrathii
ID:
82534

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.E.Br.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1914: 79 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000081863



Common Names

  • Senecio conrathii
  • Conrath's Senecio
  • Senecio


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Synonyms

  • Senecio pachythelis Phill. & C.A.Sm. [deprecated]
  • Senecio pachythelis E.Phillips & C.A.Sm. [unknown]
  • Senecio flanaganii E.Phillips [unknown]

Description

Senecio conrathii (also called Conrath's Ragwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. It has a basal rosette of leaves, with yellow flower heads in the summer. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio conrathii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Senecio conrathii are yellow and have five petals. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are thin and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio conrathii is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil in spring or autumn. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Senecio conrathii

Senecio conrathii is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands and rocky hillsides.

Senecio conrathii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio conrathii?

Senecio conrathii

What is the common name of Senecio conrathii?

Conrath's Senecio

What is the natural habitat of Senecio conrathii?

Grasslands 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,

References