Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
herborgii
ID:
60695

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Jeffrey

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 47(1): 95 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000060024



Common Names

  • Senecio herborgii
  • Herborg's Ragwort
  • Ragwort


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Description

Senecio herborgii (also called Herborg's ragwort, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with a rosette of basal leaves and a single stem with a yellow flower head. It is native to the Caucasus Mountains in Russia and Georgia and grows in meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio herborgii is used as an ornamental flower in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio herborgii is yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center and white petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio herborgii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by sowing seeds in the spring or dividing the clumps in the fall. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Senecio herborgii

Senecio herborgii is native to South Africa and can be found in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Senecio herborgii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio herborgii?

Senecio herborgii

What is the family of Senecio herborgii?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Senecio herborgii?

Dry grasslands

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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