Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cunninghamii
ID:
28827

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodromus 6 1838

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028156



Common Names

  • Cunningham's Groundsel
  • Cunningham's Ragwort
  • Senecio cunninghamii


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Description

Senecio cunninghamii (also called Cunningham's Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Australia. It has lance-shaped leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry, sandy soils and is often used as a medicinal herb.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio cunninghamii has been used for ornamental purposes, as a ground cover, and as an ingredient in potpourri. It has also been used to make herbal teas and has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Senecio cunninghamii var. flindersensis I.Thomps.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio cunninghamii has yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and long with small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio cunninghamii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F (-29°C). It is best to sow the seeds in the fall and the seedlings will emerge in the spring. Division can be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Senecio cunninghamii

Senecio cunninghamii is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Senecio cunninghamii FAQ

What is the growth rate of Senecio cunninghamii?

Senecio cunninghamii is a fast-growing plant, with a growth rate of up to 30 cm per year.

What is the ideal soil type for Senecio cunninghamii?

Senecio cunninghamii prefers well-drained, sandy, loamy soils with a pH of 6.5-7.5.

How much sunlight does Senecio cunninghamii need?

Senecio cunninghamii needs full sun to partial shade for optimal growth.

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,

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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,