Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lessingii
ID:
18215

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harv.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 3: 356 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017544



Common Names

  • Senecio Lessingii
  • Lessingii Ragwort
  • Lessingii Groundsel


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Synonyms

  • Senecio petiolaris Less. [unknown]
  • Senecio petiolaris Less. ex Harv. [unknown]
  • Senecio repandus Thunb. ex Harv. [unknown]

Description

Senecio lessingii (also called Lessing's Ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a simple stem with a few branches and grows up to 1 m tall. Its leaves are ovate and greyish-green in colour. It is found in grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio lessingii is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including digestive and respiratory conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio lessingii has small, yellow flowers that bloom from June to August. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio lessingii is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Divide the plant in early spring or collect the seeds in late summer and sow them in the fall.

Where to Find Senecio lessingii

Senecio lessingii is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.

Senecio lessingii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio lessingii?

Senecio lessingii

What is the common name of Senecio lessingii?

Lessing's Ragwort

What is the natural habitat of Senecio lessingii?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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