Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laticipes
ID:
15422

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bruyns

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 58(1): 51 (1992) (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000014751



Common Names

  • Senecio laticipes
  • Climbing Groundsel
  • Large-leaved Ragwort


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Synonyms

  • Senecio crassicaulis Hutch. [unknown]

Description

Senecio laticipes (also called 'Broadleaf Ragwort', among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant with yellow flowers. It is native to Europe and Asia, and is often found in grassy, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio laticipes is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and for its ability to attract beneficial insects. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio laticipes is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green stems and small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio laticipes is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in spring in a sunny location with well-drained soil. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and watered regularly until the plants are established. Once established, the plants should be watered only during dry periods. To propagate by division, divide the clumps in spring or fall and replant the divisions in a sunny location with well-drained soil.

Where to Find Senecio laticipes

Senecio laticipes can be found in Africa, including Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania.

Senecio laticipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio laticipes?

Senecio laticipes

What are the common names of Senecio laticipes?

None

What is the growth habit of Senecio laticipes?

It is an herbaceous perennial with a spreading growth habit.

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