Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cordifolius
ID:
9719

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1782

Citation Micro:
Suppl. Pl. : 372 (1782)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000009048



Common Names

  • Senecio cordifolius
  • Heart-leaved Senecio
  • Heart-leaved Groundsel


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Description

Senecio cordifolius (also called heartleaf ragwort, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to the southeastern United States. It typically grows in open woods, fields, and roadsides. It has a single stem with heart-shaped leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio cordifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio cordifolius is yellow and has five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and thin, with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio cordifolius is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate a wide range of soil types, but prefers a slightly acidic soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate short periods of flooding. It is best to fertilize the plant in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Senecio cordifolius

Senecio cordifolius is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Senecio cordifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio cordifolius?

Senecio cordifolius

What is the common name of Senecio cordifolius?

Heart-leaved Ragwort

What is the natural habitat of Senecio cordifolius?

Grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed 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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