Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mandrarensis
ID:
60421

Status:
valid

Authors:
Humbert

Source:
gcc

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 77: 692 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000059750



Common Names

  • Senecio mandrarensis
  • Mandrare Senecio
  • Mandrare Groundsel


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Description

Senecio mandrarensis (also called Mandrare senecio, among many other common names) is an annual herb that is native to Madagascar. It grows in grasslands, open woodlands, and other areas with well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio mandrarensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio mandrarensis is yellow and has a single head with a few ray florets. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is small and has a single stem with a pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio mandrarensis is a fast-growing, annual herb that is easy to propagate from seed. Sow the seeds directly in the soil in spring or autumn and keep the soil moist. The plant will reach a height of up to 30 cm and has a spreading habit.

Where to Find Senecio mandrarensis

Senecio mandrarensis is native to Madagascar. It can be found in open woodlands and scrub.

Senecio mandrarensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio mandrarensis?

Senecio mandrarensis

What is the common name of Senecio mandrarensis?

Mandrare Ragwort

What is the family of Senecio mandrarensis?

Asteraceae

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,