Senecio lugens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lugens
ID:
14699
Status:
valid
Authors:
Richardson
Source:
gcc
Year:
1823
Citation Micro:
Bot. App. (ed. 1), 747 [reprint p. 19]; (1823)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000014028
Common Names
- Lugens Ragwort
- Lugens Groundsel
- Lugens Senecio
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Senecio lugens (also called Lugens Ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, sunny areas and is often found in open grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio lugens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio lugens is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of spiny leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Senecio lugens is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, but it is slow to germinate and takes up to two years to flower. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Senecio lugens
Senecio lugens is native to South Africa and can be found in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces.
Senecio lugens FAQ
What type of plant is Senecio lugens?
Senecio lugens is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family
Where does Senecio lugens grow?
Senecio lugens is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe and North Africa
What is the typical lifespan of Senecio lugens?
Senecio lugens typically lives for two to three years
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-113566: Based on the initial data import
John Richardson (1787-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Richardson' in the authors string.