Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heterotrichius
ID:
12126

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 419 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000011455



Common Names

  • Senecio Heterotrichius
  • Hairy Ragwort
  • Hairy Groundsel


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Synonyms

  • Senecio maldonadensis Baker [unknown]

Description

Senecio heterotrichius (also called red-haired ragwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a basal rosette of toothed leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio heterotrichius is used as an ornamental plant, as a food source for livestock, and as a medicinal herb to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio heterotrichius has yellow, daisy-like flowers with white petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio heterotrichius is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F. It can be pruned to keep it in shape and to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Senecio heterotrichius

Senecio heterotrichius is native to South Africa.

Senecio heterotrichius FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Senecio heterotrichius?

Senecio heterotrichius is native to the dry regions of South America.

What kind of soil does Senecio heterotrichius prefer?

Senecio heterotrichius prefers well-drained, sandy or gravelly soils.

What is the best way to propagate Senecio heterotrichius?

Senecio heterotrichius can be propagated from seed or by division of the clumps.

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,