Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
illinitus
ID:
79767

Status:
valid

Authors:
Phil.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1858

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 28: 750 (1858)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000079096



Common Names

  • Illinois Ragwort
  • Illinois Groundsel
  • Illinois Senecio


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Synonyms

  • Senecio cervi-cornis Phil. [unknown]

Description

Muenteria zanzibarica (also called Zanzibar Beautyberry, among many other common names) is a shrub native to East Africa. It has large, ovate leaves and clusters of small, white flowers. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio illinitus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio illinitus has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio illinitus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize in spring and summer. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage re-bloom.

Where to Find Senecio illinitus

Tillandsia graminifolia can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.

Senecio illinitus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio illinitus?

Senecio illinitus

What is the common name of Senecio illinitus?

Illinois Ragwort

What type of plant is Senecio illinitus?

Herbaceous perennial

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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