Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mabberleyi
ID:
12579

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Jeffrey

Source:
gcc

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 41(4): 893 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000011908



Common Names

  • Mabberley's Senecio
  • Mabberley's Groundsel
  • Mabberley's Ragwort


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Description

Senecio mabberleyi (also called Mabberley's Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual plant of the Asteraceae family. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in grasslands, roadsides and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio mabberleyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, digestive problems, and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio mabberleyi is yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center and white petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio mabberleyi is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It is best to divide the clumps when the plant is dormant.

Where to Find Senecio mabberleyi

Senecio mabberleyi can be found in the grasslands of South Africa.

Senecio mabberleyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio mabberleyi?

Senecio mabberleyi

What is the natural habitat of Senecio mabberleyi?

Senecio mabberleyi is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands and rocky hillsides.

What are the medicinal properties of Senecio mabberleyi?

Senecio mabberleyi has been used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

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-111533: Based on the initial data import
Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.