Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jungei
ID:
119341

Status:
valid

Authors:
Phil.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 33: 149 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000118670



Common Names

  • Senecio Jungei
  • Blue Mountain Daisy
  • Mountain Ragwort


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Description

Senecio jungei (also called Junge's Ragwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It has lance-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands, coastal areas and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio jungei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to attract bees and butterflies. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio jungei is yellow and has a diameter of 1.5 cm. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and have a single round leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio jungei is a perennial herb that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation from cuttings is the easiest way to propagate this plant. Take cuttings from the stems and roots in late summer or early autumn and plant them in a pot filled with moist soil. Keep the pot in a warm, sunny spot and water regularly. The cuttings should take root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Senecio jungei

Senecio jungei is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas such as hillsides and cliffs. It is commonly found in Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

Senecio jungei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio jungei?

Senecio jungei

What is the common name of Senecio jungei?

Junge's Ragwort

Where is Senecio jungei found?

Senecio jungei is found in the Mediterranean region.

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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