Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hirtus
ID:
123953

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Notas Prelim. Mus. La Plata 3: 119. 1934

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000123282



Common Names

  • Senecio Hirtus
  • Hairy Senecio
  • Hairy Ragwort


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Synonyms

  • Senecio crispus crispus [unknown]
  • Senecio crispus Phil. [unknown]

Description

Senecio hirtus (also called Hairy Ragwort, among many other common names) is a herbaceous plant that is native to Europe and Asia. It has yellow flowers and hairy leaves and grows in disturbed areas, meadows, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio hirtus has been used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal value.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio hirtus is yellow and daisy-like. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio hirtus is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or early summer and the divisions planted in a well-drained soil. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Senecio hirtus

Senecio hirtus is native to Europe and can be found in the wild in this region.

Senecio hirtus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio hirtus?

Senecio hirtus

What type of plant is Senecio hirtus?

A flowering plant

What is the natural habitat of Senecio hirtus?

It is native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-8443: Based on the initial data import
Ángel Lulio Cabrera (1908-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cabrera' in the authors string.