Status:
valid
Authors:
Hutch. & Burtt Davy
Source:
gcc
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1936: 82 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000020506
Common Names
- Lydenburgensis Senecio
- Lydenburgensis Groundsel
- Lydenburgensis Ragwort
Synonyms
- Hertia kuntzei O.Hoffm. [unknown]
- Senecio verdoorniae R.A.Dyer [unknown]
- Hertia kuntzei O.Hoffm. ex Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Senecio lydenburgensis (also called Lydenburg Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has yellow flowers and grows in open fields and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio lydenburgensis is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes. It is used to treat fever, digestive disorders, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio lydenburgensis is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed with a glossy surface. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio lydenburgensis is a perennial herb that is native to South Africa. It is easy to propagate from seed and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. It can be propagated by division or cuttings.
Where to Find Senecio lydenburgensis
Senecio lydenburgensis is native to South Africa, and can be found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.
Senecio lydenburgensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio lydenburgensis?
Senecio lydenburgensis
What is the common name of Senecio lydenburgensis?
Lydenburg senecio
What is the natural habitat of Senecio lydenburgensis?
Grasslands and scrublands
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,