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
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.
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,