Status:
valid
Authors:
Soldano
Source:
gcc
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Compositae Newslett. 32: 18, nom. nov. (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000087801
Common Names
- Senecio Neoviscidulus
- Tall Ragwort
- Tall Groundsel
Description
Senecio neoviscidulus (also called sticky ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual herb that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is native to South America and is found in dry, rocky slopes and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio neoviscidulus is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments, and its leaves are also used as a vegetable in some parts of Africa.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Senecio neoviscidulus has yellow daisy-like flowers with a dark center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio neoviscidulus is an annual herb that can be propagated by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination. The plant prefers full sun and well-draining soil.
Where to Find Senecio neoviscidulus
Senecio neoviscidulus is native to South America, from Colombia to Argentina. It is found in dry and wet forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Senecio neoviscidulus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio neoviscidulus?
Senecio neoviscidulus
What is the common name of Senecio neoviscidulus?
Neoviscidulus senecio
What type of plant is Senecio neoviscidulus?
Perennial herb
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,