Senecio gymnocaulos - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gymnocaulos
ID:
33930
Status:
valid
Authors:
Phil.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Anales Univ. Chile 88: 23 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000033259
Common Names
- Senecio gymnocaulos
- Gymnocaulos Ragwort
- Gymnocaulos Groundsel
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Senecio gymnocaulos (also called Narrow-leaved Ragwort, among many other common names) is an erect, perennial herb with narrow, linear leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands, grasslands and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio gymnocaulos is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio gymnocaulos is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings have a rosette of spiny leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Senecio gymnocaulos can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted to their permanent positions in late spring or early summer. Division should be done in spring. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller divisions and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.
Where to Find Senecio gymnocaulos
Senecio gymnocaulos is found in South Africa.
Senecio gymnocaulos FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio gymnocaulos?
Senecio gymnocaulos
What is the common name of Senecio gymnocaulos?
Gymnocaulos Groundsel
Where is Senecio gymnocaulos native to?
Australia
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-132157: Based on the initial data import
Rodolfo Amando Philippi (1808-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phil.' in the authors string.