Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hastatus
ID:
13190

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 868 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000012519



Common Names

  • Senecio hastatus
  • Hastate Ragwort
  • Hastate Groundsel


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Synonyms

  • Senecio brachyrhynchoides DC. [unknown]

Description

Senecio hastatus (also called Blue Mountain Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of South Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces daisy-like flowers with yellow centers and white petals. It grows in rocky, well-drained soils in mountain grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio hastatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent. It can also be used to make herbal teas and tinctures.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Senecio hastatus flower is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio hastatus is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to Europe. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Senecio hastatus

Senecio hastatus is native to South Africa and can be found in dry, grassy areas, such as savannas and scrublands.

Senecio hastatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio hastatus?

Senecio hastatus

What is the common name of Senecio hastatus?

Hastate Ragwort

What type of plant is Senecio hastatus?

Herb

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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