Senecio moorei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
moorei
ID:
78213
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.E.Fr.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Berg. ix. 152 (1928).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000077542
Common Names
- Senecio Moorei
- Silver Ragwort
- Cape Ivy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Senecio moorei (also called 'Moore's Ragwort', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa. It has narrow, linear leaves and small yellow flowers. It is found in moist, open areas such as riverbanks and wetlands.
Uses & Benefits
Bignonia fimbriata is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, colds, and skin diseases. It is also used to make a tea that is said to have calming effects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio moorei is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, thin and have a single pair of cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Senecio moorei is a perennial herb native to Africa. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both seeds and divisions should be kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Senecio moorei
Senecio moorei is native to the Andes Mountains of Peru and Bolivia. It can be found in dry, open areas such as rocky slopes and cliffs.
Senecio moorei FAQ
What type of plant is Senecio moorei?
Senecio moorei is a type of perennial herb.
Where does Senecio moorei grow?
Senecio moorei is native to South Africa.
What is the scientific name of Senecio moorei?
The scientific name of Senecio moorei is Senecio moorei.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-34170: Based on the initial data import
Robert Elias Fries (1876-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.E.Fr.' in the authors string.