Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
megaglossus
ID:
63379

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


Searching for Senecio megaglossus? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

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.

Searching for Senecio megaglossus? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

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,

References