Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
howeanus
ID:
43285

Status:
valid

Authors:
Belcher

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 47(4) 1992

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000042614



Common Names

  • Senecio howeanus
  • Howe's Groundsel
  • Howe's Ragwort


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Description

Senecio howeanus (also called Howe's Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has yellow flowers and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio howeanus has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive problems and skin conditions. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio howeanus has yellow flowers, with seeds that are small, brown and oblong in shape. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio howeanus is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Senecio howeanus

Senecio howeanus is native to New Zealand and can be found in grassy areas, scrubland, and open forests.

Senecio howeanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio howeanus?

Senecio howeanus

What is the habitat of Senecio howeanus?

Senecio howeanus is found in dry grasslands and meadows.

What is the flowering period of Senecio howeanus?

Senecio howeanus flowers from June to August.

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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