Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
litorosus
ID:
26328

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fourc.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Trans. Roy. Soc. South Africa 21: 88 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000025657



Common Names

  • Litorosus Senecio
  • Senecio Litorosus
  • Litorosus's Senecio


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Description

Senecio litorosus (also called Beach Ragwort, and Beach Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South Africa. It has yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is found in dry, rocky habitats, such as hillsides and cliffs.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio litorosus is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio litorosus has yellow daisy-like flowers with a diameter of about 2 cm. Its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio litorosus is a perennial herb that is native to Australia. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is best to sow the seeds in a cold frame in the spring. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. It is best to divide the clumps every three to four years.

Where to Find Senecio litorosus

Senecio litorosus can be found in Australia, in the states of New South Wales and Victoria.

Senecio litorosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio litorosus?

Senecio litorosus

What is the common name of Senecio litorosus?

Seashore Ragwort

What is the natural habitat of Senecio litorosus?

Coastal areas

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,

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