Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
incrassatus
ID:
132716

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lowe

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Trans. Cambridge Philos. Soc. 6: reimpr. 16 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000132045



Common Names

  • Silver Ragwort
  • Silver Groundsel
  • Hoary Ragwort


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Description

Senecio incrassatus (also called Senecio, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South Africa. It has small, yellow flowers and narrow, lanceolate leaves. It grows in moist, grassy habitats and is drought-tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio incrassatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin diseases and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio incrassatus has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm, and the seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings have a single, round cotyledon and a pair of opposite, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio incrassatus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and placed in a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with plenty of indirect light.

Where to Find Senecio incrassatus

Senecio incrassatus can be found in the alpine meadows of Europe.

Senecio incrassatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio incrassatus?

Senecio incrassatus

What is the common name of Senecio incrassatus?

Incrassatus Senecio

What is the natural habitat of Senecio incrassatus?

Senecio incrassatus is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa

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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