Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
corcovadensis
ID:
61893

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cabrera in M.N.Correa

Source:
gcc

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Fl. Patagonica 7: 223, fig. 222 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000061222



Common Names

  • Cape Senecio
  • Senecio corcovadensis
  • Cape Ragwort


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Description

Senecio corcovadensis (also called Corcovado ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Cape Provinces of South Africa. It grows up to 30 cm tall and has yellow flowers. It grows in sandy soils in grassland and scrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio corcovadensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio corcovadensis has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2 cm and a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio corcovadensis is a perennial, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1.5m. 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 seed, cuttings, or division.

Where to Find Senecio corcovadensis

Senecio corcovadensis is native to Brazil.

Senecio corcovadensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio corcovadensis?

Senecio corcovadensis

What is the natural habitat of Senecio corcovadensis?

Grasslands and rocky slopes

What is the flowering period of Senecio corcovadensis?

July to October

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-18245: Based on the initial data import
Ángel Lulio Cabrera (1908-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cabrera' in the authors string.
Maevia Noemí Correa (1914-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.N.Correa' in the authors string.