Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jilesii
ID:
36887

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Notas Mus. La Plata, Bot. 18(89): 191, fig. 1 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000036216



Common Names

  • Senecio Jilesii
  • Jiles' Groundsel
  • Jiles' Ragwort


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Description

Senecio jilesii (also called Jiles' Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Australia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and grows up to 40 cm tall. It is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio jilesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as an ingredient in herbal teas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Senecio jilesii flower is yellow in color and has a bell-shaped form. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings have a rosette form and are covered in small hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio jilesii is a perennial herb that is native to Australia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Senecio jilesii

Senecio jilesii is native to South Africa and can be found in dry, open woodlands.

Senecio jilesii FAQ

What are the ideal growing conditions for Senecio jilesii?

Senecio jilesii prefers a cool, dry environment with bright, indirect sunlight. It should be watered regularly and kept in well-draining soil.

What type of soil is best for Senecio jilesii?

Senecio jilesii prefers a soil that is rich in organic matter and well-draining. A mixture of peat moss, perlite, and compost is ideal.

How often should Senecio jilesii be watered?

Senecio jilesii should be watered regularly, about once a week or when the soil is dry to the touch. It is important to avoid overwatering, as this can lead to root rot.

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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