Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gertii
ID:
25956

Status:
valid

Authors:
Zardini

Source:
gcc

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Bol. Mus. Bot. Munic. n.° 37: 1(-2), figs (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000025285



Common Names

  • Senecio Gertii
  • Gertii Ragwort
  • Gertii Groundsel


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Description

Senecio gertii (also called Gert's Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herb that is native to the United States and Mexico. It has a single stem that grows to a height of about 8 inches and has yellow flowers. It is found in dry, sandy soils and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio gertii is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio gertii is a yellow-centered daisy-like flower with white petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin, lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio gertii is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by layering. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Senecio gertii

Senecio gertii is native to South Africa. It can be found in dry, open areas such as grasslands and scrublands.

Senecio gertii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio gertii?

Senecio gertii

Where does Senecio gertii grow?

Senecio gertii grows in the southwestern United States.

What is the habitat of Senecio gertii?

Senecio gertii grows in dry, sandy soils and is tolerant of drought.

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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