Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gibsonii
ID:
89812

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 3(8): 347 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000089141



Common Names

  • Gibson's Ragwort
  • Gibson's Groundsel
  • Senecio gibsonii


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Description

Senecio gibsonii (also called Gibson's Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woods. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio gibsonii has been used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also known to have medicinal properties and is used to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio gibsonii has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio gibsonii is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or seed. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Senecio gibsonii

Senecio gibsonii is native to the Andes of Peru and Bolivia.

Senecio gibsonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio gibsonii?

Senecio gibsonii

What is the common name of Senecio gibsonii?

Gibson's Ragwort

What is the habitat of Senecio gibsonii?

Grassy slopes and meadows

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-4546: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.