Status:
valid
Authors:
Cabrera
Source:
gcc
Year:
1955
Citation Micro:
Notas Mus. La Plata, Bot. 18(89): 231, fig. 11 (1955)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000006964
Common Names
- Senecio hastatifolius
- Hastatifolius Ragwort
- Hastatifolius Senecio
Description
Senecio hastatifolius (also called Blue Ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other open, sunny areas.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio hastatifolius has been used in traditional medicine for treating digestive and respiratory disorders. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Senecio hastatifolius has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of basal leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio hastatifolius is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks during the growing season. Deadheading spent flowers will help to promote new blooms.
Where to Find Senecio hastatifolius
Senecio hastatifolius is native to South Africa and can be found in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces.
Senecio hastatifolius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio hastatifolius?
Senecio hastatifolius
What is the common name of Senecio hastatifolius?
Hastate-leaved ragwort
What is the natural habitat of Senecio hastatifolius?
It is native to Europe and Asia.
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,