Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook. & Arn.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1841
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Hooker) 3: 347 (1841)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000067745
Common Names
- Crithmoides Groundsel
- Cushion Groundsel
- Cushion Ragwort
Description
Senecio crithmoides (also called sea-rocket, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a single, erect stem and grows up to 1m tall. Its leaves are lanceolate and the flowers are yellow. It is found in coastal habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio crithmoides is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Senecio crithmoides has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio crithmoides is a fast-growing annual that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings can be taken in summer.
Where to Find Senecio crithmoides
Senecio crithmoides is native to South Africa, specifically in the provinces of Eastern Cape, Free State, and Western Cape.
Senecio crithmoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio crithmoides?
Senecio crithmoides
What is the common name of Senecio crithmoides?
Cretan ragwort
What are the growth requirements of Senecio crithmoides?
Senecio crithmoides prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
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,