Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
englerianus
ID:
82656

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Hoffm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 10(3): 279 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000081985



Common Names

  • Englerianus Senecio
  • Englerianus Ragwort
  • Englerianus Groundsel


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Description

Senecio englerianus (also called Engler's Ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It is native to East Africa and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio englerianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a number of medicinal properties, including anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antispasmodic effects. It is also used to treat digestive issues, such as indigestion, and to reduce fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio englerianus is a yellow, 5-lobed corolla. The seeds are small, black and globose. The seedlings are slender, with a single cotyledon and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio englerianus is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and rooted in a sandy soil mix. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Plants should be grown in full sun and in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Senecio englerianus

Senecio englerianus can be found in the mountains of Ethiopia.

Senecio englerianus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio englerianus?

Senecio englerianus

What are the common names of Senecio englerianus?

Engler's ragwort, Engler's groundsel

What is the natural habitat of Senecio englerianus?

It is native to the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey, and is found in open, sunny 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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