Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
davilae
ID:
138401

Status:
valid

Authors:
Phil.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Anales Univ. Chile 88: 33 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000137730



Common Names

  • Senecio davilae
  • Davilae Senecio
  • Senecio


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Description

Senecio davilae (also called Davila's Senecio, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb with a single stem and a rosette of leaves. It is native to the Canary Islands. It is found in dry, rocky slopes, grasslands, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio davilae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio davilae has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are green with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio davilae is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Senecio davilae

Senecio davilae can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Senecio davilae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio davilae?

Senecio davilae

What is the common name of Senecio davilae?

Davila's ragwort

What type of plant is Senecio davilae?

Herbaceous perennial

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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