Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
doriiformis
ID:
130943

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 352 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000130272



Common Names

  • Senecio doriiformis
  • Dory Aster
  • Dory Ragwort


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Description

Senecio doriiformis (also called 'Needle-Leaf Ragwort', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has yellow flowers and deeply-lobed leaves. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is often found in scrub and grassland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio doriiformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in xeriscaping due to its drought tolerance and low maintenance requirements.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Senecio doriiformis sub. orientalis (Fenzl) V.A.Matthews
Senecio doriiformis sub. doriiformis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Senecio doriiformis flower is yellow and has five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio doriiformis is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized every few weeks. Deadheading is recommended to keep the plant looking neat and tidy.

Where to Find Senecio doriiformis

Senecio doriiformis can be found in the mountains of central Chile.

Senecio doriiformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio doriiformis?

Senecio doriiformis

What is the family of Senecio doriiformis?

Asteraceae

What is the type of Senecio doriiformis?

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,