Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hermannii
ID:
17700

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.Nord.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 16(Beih.): 29 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017029



Common Names

  • Hermann's Senecio
  • Hermann's Groundsel
  • Hermann's Ragwort


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Description

Senecio hermannii (also called Hermann's Groundsel, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has yellow daisy-like flowers and succulent leaves. It typically grows in rocky, sandy soils in grasslands, scrublands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio hermannii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio hermannii has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with toothed edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio hermannii is a perennial plant that is best propagated from seed sown directly into the garden in the spring. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in the summer.

Where to Find Senecio hermannii

Senecio hermannii is native to South Africa and can be found in the wild in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces.

Senecio hermannii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio hermannii?

Senecio hermannii

What is the common name of Senecio hermannii?

Hermann's Ragwort

Where is Senecio hermannii found?

Senecio hermannii is found in Europe and North Africa.

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-11648: Based on the initial data import
Bertil Nordenstam (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Nord.' in the authors string.