Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cyaneus
ID:
10615

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Hoffm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 20(1-2): 235 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000009944



Common Names

  • Blue Senecio
  • Blue Groundsel
  • Blue Ragwort


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Description

Senecio cyaneus (also called Blue Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has small, oval leaves with a white midrib and a tinge of blue on the margins. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is often found in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio cyaneus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover. It is drought tolerant and can be used to prevent soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio cyaneus is a yellow-green color and has a single ray floret. The seed is a small, flattened, yellow-brown achene. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio cyaneus is a perennial plant native to South Africa. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from cuttings or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or from cuttings taken in spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from the side shoots and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The plants should be kept moist and in a warm location until they are established.

Where to Find Senecio cyaneus

Senecio cyaneus is native to South Africa and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Senecio cyaneus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio cyaneus?

Senecio cyaneus

What is the common name of Senecio cyaneus?

Blue Ragwort

What is the natural habitat of Senecio cyaneus?

Open woodlands, grasslands, 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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