Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lorentziella
ID:
27681

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hicken

Source:
gcc

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Darwiniana 1: 38 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000027010



Common Names

  • Lorentziella Senecio
  • Senecio Lorentziella
  • Senecio Lorentziella


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Description

Senecio lorentziella (also called Lorentz's ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a single stem, and grows to a height of up to 50 cm. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are yellow. It is found in dry, sunny areas, such as rocky slopes, roadsides, and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio lorentziella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin infections and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio lorentziella has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have narrow, lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio lorentziella is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of up to 1 metre. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagate from cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Senecio lorentziella

Senecio lorentziella is native to South Africa and can be found in the wild in grasslands and open woodlands.

Senecio lorentziella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio lorentziella?

Senecio lorentziella

What are the common uses of Senecio lorentziella?

Senecio lorentziella is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

What is the natural habitat of Senecio lorentziella?

Senecio lorentziella is native to South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical regions.

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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