Status:
valid
Authors:
Cabrera
Source:
gcc
Year:
1949
Citation Micro:
Lilloa 15: 244 (1949)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028115
Common Names
- Senecio lithostaurus
- Rock Senecio
- Rock Ragwort
Description
Senecio lithostaurus (also called Stone senecio, among many other common names) is a small herb with yellow flowers native to Europe. It typically grows in dry, rocky habitats in sunny areas.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio lithostaurus is a herb that is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and digestive issues. It is also known to have antioxidant properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Senecio lithostaurus has small yellow flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio lithostaurus is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It grows to a height of 1-2m and has small, glossy, dark green leaves. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and can tolerate light frosts. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained seed raising mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Senecio lithostaurus
Senecio lithostaurus is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in rocky and sandy soils.
Senecio lithostaurus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio lithostaurus?
Senecio lithostaurus
What is the natural habitat of Senecio lithostaurus?
Mountainous regions of South America
What are the common uses of Senecio lithostaurus?
Used as an ornamental plant
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,