Status:
valid
Authors:
Cabrera
Source:
gcc
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Notas Mus. La Plata, Bot. 4(21): 82, fig. 5 (1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126555
Common Names
- Senecio cylindrocephalus
- Cylindrical-Headed Senecio
- Cylindrocephalus Senecio
Description
Senecio cylindrocephalus (also called Conehead Ragwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a cylindrical, woolly stem and yellow flowers that bloom in summer. It is found in open meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio cylindrocephalus is a fast-growing, evergreen vine that is often used as a ground cover or as a climbing plant. It has small, yellow flowers that attract bees and other pollinators. It can also be used to create a privacy screen or to add texture to a garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Senecio cylindrocephalus has small yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small, flat and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio cylindrocephalus is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be thinned out to give the remaining plants enough room to grow. The plants should be kept in full sun and watered regularly. They can be divided in the spring or fall for propagation.
Where to Find Senecio cylindrocephalus
Senecio cylindrocephalus is native to South Africa and can be found in grassy areas and open woodlands.
Senecio cylindrocephalus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio cylindrocephalus?
Senecio cylindrocephalus
What is the common name of Senecio cylindrocephalus?
Cylindric-headed Senecio
What is the natural habitat of Senecio cylindrocephalus?
Dry grasslands and stony slopes
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,