Status:
valid
Authors:
T.M.Barkley
Source:
gcc
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 67: 240, fig. 2 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000115084
Common Names
- Senecio Lasiocaulon
- Woolly Senecio
- Woolly Groundsel
Description
Senecio lasiocaulon (also called 'Stalked Ragwort', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and steppes, and grows to a height of 30-50 cm.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio lasiocaulon is an ornamental plant commonly used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio lasiocaulon is yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center and white petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Brachythecium curvatulum is a small, evergreen moss that is found in damp, shady areas. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. It is a low-maintenance plant and is not prone to pests or diseases.
Where to Find Senecio lasiocaulon
Senecio lasiocaulon is native to South Africa and can be found growing in the wild in the Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and North West provinces.
Senecio lasiocaulon FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio lasiocaulon?
Senecio lasiocaulon
What is the common name of Senecio lasiocaulon?
Woolly Groundsel
What is the natural habitat of Senecio lasiocaulon?
It is native to South Africa and is found in rocky hillsides and grasslands.
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,