Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
morrisonensis
ID:
25163

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hayata

Source:
gcc

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
J. Coll. Sci. Imp. Univ. Tokyo 30(Art. 1): 155 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000024492



Common Names

  • Senecio morrisonensis
  • Morrison's Ragwort
  • Morrison Ragwort


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Description

Senecio morrisonensis (also called Morrison's Ragwort, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has yellow flowers and grows in meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio morrisonensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Senecio morrisonensis var. dentatus Kitam.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio morrisonensis is a white, star-shaped head with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio morrisonensis is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division in the spring or seed in the fall. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the fall and will germinate in the spring.

Where to Find Senecio morrisonensis

Senecio morrisonensis is native to Taiwan and can be found in the mountains of the island.

Senecio morrisonensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio morrisonensis?

Senecio morrisonensis

What type of plant is Senecio morrisonensis?

Herbaceous perennial

What is the natural habitat of Senecio morrisonensis?

Grassy slopes and meadows

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-123668: Based on the initial data import
Bunzō Hayata (1874-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hayata' in the authors string.