Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1853
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 25: 419 (1853)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000062708
Common Names
- Megaglossus Senecio
- Megaglossus Groundsel
- Megaglossus Ragwort
Description
Senecio megaglossus (also called the Large-leaved Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has large, lobed leaves and yellow flower heads, and grows in dry grassland and savanna habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio megaglossus is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, as well as being used as a natural dye and for its fragrant aroma.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Senecio megaglossus has yellow daisy-like flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio megaglossus is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It grows best in a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is best done by division in spring or early summer. Plant divisions in a well-drained soil and water regularly until established.
Where to Find Senecio megaglossus
Senecio megaglossus is native to South America and is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It can be found in moist, low-lying areas such as riverbanks and wetlands.
Senecio megaglossus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio megaglossus?
Senecio megaglossus
What is the family of Senecio megaglossus?
Asteraceae
Where is Senecio megaglossus found?
It is found in the mountains of the Iberian Peninsula
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,