Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macroglossoides
ID:
11018

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hilliard

Source:
gcc

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 32(3): 380 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010347



Common Names

  • Senecio Macroglossoides
  • Macroglossoides Senecio
  • Senecio


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Description

Senecio macroglossoides (also called Large-leaved Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herb with a single stem that grows up to 1 m tall. It has bright yellow daisy-like flowers with a yellow center. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in grasslands, woodlands, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio macroglossoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and other ailments. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a food flavoring.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio macroglossoides has yellow flowers with purple centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio macroglossoides can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Senecio macroglossoides

Senecio macroglossoides is native to South Africa. It can be found in dry, rocky areas, such as hillsides and mountainsides.

Senecio macroglossoides FAQ

What is the common name of Senecio macroglossoides?

Large-leaved ragwort

What is the natural habitat of Senecio macroglossoides?

Grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas

What is the scientific classification of Senecio macroglossoides?

Asteraceae; Senecio macroglossoides

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-110015: Based on the initial data import
Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.