Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laceratus
ID:
83842

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) Belcher

Source:
gcc

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden 43 1956

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000083171



Common Names

  • Lacerate Ragwort
  • Lacerate Groundsel
  • Lacerate Senecio


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Description

Senecio laceratus (also called Lace Senecio, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to South Africa. It has yellow flowers and long, thin leaves. It grows in open grasslands, woodlands and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio laceratus is used in traditional medicine to treat fever and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens for its bright yellow flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio laceratus has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small, round, and dark brown. The seedlings have short, thin stems and small, round, serrated leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio laceratus is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division or seed. Division should be done in early spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in spring and should be kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Senecio laceratus

Senecio laceratus is native to South Africa, where it can be found in the provinces of KwaZulu-Natal and Eastern Cape.

Senecio laceratus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio laceratus?

Senecio laceratus

What is the common name of Senecio laceratus?

Lacerate senecio

What is the natural habitat of Senecio laceratus?

It is found in alpine meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-39657: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Robert Orange Belcher (b.1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Belcher' in the authors string.