Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lingianus
ID:
132889

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Jeffrey & Y.L.Chen

Source:
gcc

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 39(2): 379 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000132218



Common Names

  • Lingian Senecio
  • Lingian Groundsel
  • Lingian Ragwort


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Synonyms

  • Senecio myriocephalus Ling [unknown]

Description

Senecio lingianus (also called Mountain Groundsel, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a thick, woody rootstock and a stem that grows up to 1.5 meters tall. It is native to the mountains of southern Africa and grows in rocky, grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio lingianus is used as an herbal remedy to treat skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio lingianus is yellow and daisy-like, with a single head of ray florets and a center of disc florets. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a taproot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio lingianus is a perennial herb that is propagated by seed. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division or by cuttings.

Where to Find Senecio lingianus

Senecio lingianus is native to the western United States and can be found in California, Oregon, Washington, and Idaho.

Senecio lingianus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio lingianus?

Senecio lingianus

What is the common name of Senecio lingianus?

Ling's Ragwort

What is the natural habitat of Senecio lingianus?

It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America

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-93062: Based on the initial data import
Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.
Yi Ling Chen (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.L.Chen' in the authors string.