Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
inornatus
ID:
5587

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 385 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004916



Common Names

  • Inornate Senecio
  • Inornate Groundsel
  • Inornate Senecio-Groundsel


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Synonyms

  • Senecio macroalatus M.D.Hend. [unknown]
  • Senecio caulopterus DC. [unknown]
  • Senecio diversidentatus Muschl. [unknown]
  • Senecio sneeuwbergensis Bolus [unknown]
  • Senecio serra serra [unknown]
  • Senecio caulopterus Harv. [unknown]
  • Senecio stolzii Mattf. [unknown]
  • Senecio ommannei S.Moore [unknown]
  • Senecio fraudulentus Phill. & C.A.Sm. [deprecated]
  • Senecio serra Sond. [unknown]
  • Senecio fraudulentus E.Phillips & C.A.Sm. [unknown]

Description

Senecio inornatus (also called 'Unadorned ragwort', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to North America. It has small yellow flowers and grows in grasslands, shrublands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio inornatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio inornatus has yellow flowers with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio inornatus is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Senecio inornatus

Senecio inornatus is native to South Africa and can be found in dry, rocky areas. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Senecio inornatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio inornatus?

Senecio inornatus

What is the common name of Senecio inornatus?

Inornate Groundsel

What is the natural habitat of Senecio inornatus?

Dry, open, rocky slopes

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,