Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gawlerensis
ID:
76611

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.E.Lawr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Journal of the Adelaide Botanic Gardens 7 1985

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000075940



Common Names

  • Senecio gawlerensis
  • Senecio
  • Gawler's Ragwort


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Synonyms

  • Senecio georgianus latifolius J.M.Black [unknown]

Description

Senecio gawlerensis (also called Gawler’s ragwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It has a woody rootstock, and the stems are erect and branched, with a height of up to 1m. Its leaves are oblong-lanceolate and have a greyish-green colour. It is found in grassland, open woodland and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio gawlerensis is a popular ornamental plant, used as a ground cover in gardens. It is also used as a hedge plant and is known for its ability to tolerate dry conditions. It has a pleasant scent and is attractive to bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio gawlerensis is a small yellow disc flower. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio gawlerensis can be propagated by seed or division. Seed should be sown in spring in a cold frame and will usually germinate in 1 - 3 months at 15°c. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Division in spring or autumn. Larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.

Where to Find Senecio gawlerensis

Senecio gawlerensis is native to Central and South America and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Senecio gawlerensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio gawlerensis?

Senecio gawlerensis

What type of plant is Senecio gawlerensis?

Senecio gawlerensis is an annual herb.

Where is Senecio gawlerensis native to?

Senecio gawlerensis is 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,

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