Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ingeliensis
ID:
22329

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hilliard

Source:
gcc

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 34(1): 91 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021658



Common Names

  • Senecio ingeliensis
  • Ingelien's Groundsel
  • Ingelien's Ragwort


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Description

Senecio ingeliensis (also called Angel’s Tears, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial shrub native to South Africa. It has small, grey-green leaves and yellow daisy-like flowers. It grows in rocky, sandy soils in dry areas and can tolerate drought.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio ingeliensis is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio ingeliensis is a yellow composite flower head. Its seeds are small, dark brown and have a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with toothed edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio ingeliensis is a perennial herb native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating by cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy plant and place it in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Senecio ingeliensis

Senecio ingeliensis is native to the Canary Islands.

Senecio ingeliensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio ingeliensis?

Senecio ingeliensis

What is the common name of Senecio ingeliensis?

Ingel's Ragwort

Where is Senecio ingeliensis found?

Senecio ingeliensis is found in the Andes of Peru and Bolivia

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-120944: Based on the initial data import
Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.