Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
madagascariensis
ID:
44188

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poir.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1817

Citation Micro:
Encycl. , Suppl. 5: 130 (1817)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043517



Common Names

  • Senecio
  • Madagascar Ragwort
  • Cape Ivy


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Synonyms

  • Senecio bakeri Scott Elliot [unknown]
  • Senecio madagascariensis madagascariensis [unknown]
  • Senecio ruderalis Harv. [unknown]
  • Senecio incognitus Cabrera [unknown]

Description

Senecio madagascariensis (also called Madagascar ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Madagascar. It has a branching stem and is covered in small, yellow flowers. It grows in moist, disturbed soils, such as near riverbanks and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio madagascariensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive and respiratory ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Senecio madagascariensis var. boutonii (Baker) Humbert

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio madagascariensis has yellow daisy-like flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a taproot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio madagascariensis is a hardy, evergreen shrub that is easy to propagate from cuttings. Take cuttings in early spring and place them in a sunny location with well-drained soil. The plant will reach a height of up to 2m and will flower from mid-summer to early autumn. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage further blooming.

Where to Find Senecio madagascariensis

Senecio madagascariensis can be found in Madagascar.

Senecio madagascariensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio madagascariensis?

Senecio madagascariensis

What is the common name of Senecio madagascariensis?

Madagascar Ragwort

What is the natural habitat of Senecio madagascariensis?

Senecio madagascariensis is found in grasslands and disturbed areas.

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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