Status:
valid
Authors:
Arechav.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Anales Mus. Nac. Montevideo 6: 394 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000015969
Common Names
- Icoglossoides Senecio
- Icoglossoides Ragwort
- Icoglossoides Groundsel
Description
Senecio icoglossoides (also called Icoglossoides groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herb with yellow flowers and small, narrow leaves. It is native to Australia and grows in wet areas such as marshes and swamps.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio icoglossoides is an evergreen shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has small, fragrant white flowers and is known for its attractive foliage. It is also used as a hedge or windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Senecio icoglossoides has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio icoglossoides is a hardy perennial that grows in full sun to part shade. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Senecio icoglossoides
Senecio icoglossoides is native to the mountains of South Africa.
Senecio icoglossoides FAQ
What are the growth requirements of Senecio icoglossoides?
Senecio icoglossoides is a perennial herb that grows in sandy soils in open woodlands. It prefers full sun to partial shade and requires well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.
What is the flowering period of Senecio icoglossoides?
Senecio icoglossoides typically flowers from late spring to early summer.
What is the propagation method for Senecio icoglossoides?
Senecio icoglossoides can be propagated from seed or cuttings.
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,