Senecio microphyllus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microphyllus
ID:
127678
Status:
valid
Authors:
Phil.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1858
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 29: 1 (1858)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127007
Common Names
- Senecio
- Small-Leaved Ragwort
- Microphyllus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Senecio microphyllus (also called Small-Leaf Ragwort, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and yellow daisy-like flowers. It is found in rocky areas, scrubland, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio microphyllus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, stomachache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Senecio microphyllus has yellow flowers with a diameter of 0.5-1 cm. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a single stem with thin, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Senecio microphyllus is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It is a low-maintenance plant that can be grown in a variety of soils and climates. It is best propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. The cuttings should root in 4-6 weeks.
Where to Find Senecio microphyllus
Senecio microphyllus is native to the Canary Islands and can be found in dry meadows and rocky areas.
Senecio microphyllus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio microphyllus?
Senecio microphyllus
What type of plant is Senecio microphyllus?
It is an annual herb
Where is Senecio microphyllus found?
It is found in South America
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
Rodolfo Amando Philippi (1808-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phil.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:246336-1: Based on the initial data import