Status:
valid
Authors:
Muschl.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 43(1-2): 59 (1909)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000096206
Common Names
- Evelyn's Ragwort
- Senecio evelynae
- Senecio evelyniae
Description
Senecio evelynae (also called 'Evelyn's Groundsel', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It has a basal rosette of deeply divided, fern-like leaves and small, yellow daisy-like flowers. It grows in moist, grassy areas and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio evelynae is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Senecio evelynae has small yellow flowers with a central disc of yellowish-green, and its seeds are small and brown. Its seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio evelynae is a perennial plant native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.
Where to Find Senecio evelynae
Senecio evelynae is native to East Africa and can be found in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
Senecio evelynae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio evelynae?
Senecio evelynae
What is the family of Senecio evelynae?
Asteraceae
Where is Senecio evelynae native to?
South Africa
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,