Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jacksonii
ID:
41699

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Moore

Source:
gcc

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 35: 358 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000041028



Common Names

  • Jackson's Groundsel
  • Jackson's Ragwort
  • Ragwort Groundsel


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Synonyms

  • Senecio sympodialis R.E.Fr. [unknown]
  • Senecio jacksonii sympodialis (R.E.Fr.) Hedberg [unknown]
  • Senecio jacksonii jacksonii [unknown]
  • Senecio jacksonii jacksonii [unknown]
  • Senecio caryophyllus Mattf. [unknown]
  • Senecio jacksonii caryophyllus (Mattf.) Hedberg [unknown]

Description

Senecio jacksonii (also called Jackson's Ragwort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to East Africa. It is a tall, branching plant with small, yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is found in dry, rocky habitats in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio jacksonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat headaches, fever, and sore throats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio jacksonii is a yellow-orange daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio jacksonii is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Africa. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division or cuttings. Division should be done in early spring or late summer. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Senecio jacksonii

Senecio jacksonii is native to the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. It can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Senecio jacksonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio jacksonii?

Senecio jacksonii

What is the common name of Senecio jacksonii?

Jackson's Ragwort

What is the natural habitat of Senecio jacksonii?

It is native to South 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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