Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longilinguae
ID:
136936

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 27: 51 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000136265



Common Names

  • Long-Lingua Senecio
  • Senecio Longilinguae
  • Senecio longilinguae


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Description

Senecio longilinguae (also called Long-tongued Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to South America and is found in grasslands and open woodlands. It has deeply lobed leaves and yellow daisy-like flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio longilinguae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various skin ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio longilinguae has small yellow flowers with five petals that are arranged in a star-shape. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio longilinguae is a perennial herb that is propagated by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Senecio longilinguae

Senecio longilinguae is native to the Canary Islands.

Senecio longilinguae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio longilinguae?

Senecio longilinguae

What is the common name of Senecio longilinguae?

Long-Tongued Ragwort

What is the natural habitat of Senecio longilinguae?

Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-96982: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.