Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
edgeworthii
ID:
22480

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 3(8): 346 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021809



Common Names

  • Senecio
  • Edgeworthii
  • Senecio Edgeworthii


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Synonyms

  • Doronicum tomentosum Wight [unknown]
  • Madaractis lanuginosa Edgew. [unknown]
  • Doronicum argenteum Dalzell ex Cooke [unknown]
  • Senecio tomentosus (Wight) C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Senecio lanuginosus tomentosus (Wight) M.R.Almeida [unknown]

Description

Senecio edgeworthii (also called Edgeworth's Ragwort, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to the Himalayas. It has long, narrow, green leaves and produces a profusion of yellow flowers in late summer. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil and is often found in meadows, open woods, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio edgeworthii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio edgeworthii has yellow flowers with a single row of yellow petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio edgeworthii is a fast-growing, evergreen perennial that can be propagated from cuttings or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground and is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Senecio edgeworthii

Senecio edgeworthii is native to the Himalayas and can be found in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Senecio edgeworthii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio edgeworthii?

Senecio edgeworthii

What type of plant is Senecio edgeworthii?

Herb

What is the natural habitat of Senecio edgeworthii?

Grassy 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,

References