Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
neowebsteri
ID:
80020

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Leafl. W. Bot. 8: 143 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000079349



Common Names

  • Neowebster's Senecio
  • Woolly Groundsel
  • Woolly Ragwort


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Synonyms

  • Ligularia websteri (Greenm.) W.A.Weber [unknown]
  • Senecio websteri Greenm. [unknown]

Description

Senecio neowebsteri (also called Neowebster's ragwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It has yellow flowers and deeply-lobed leaves. It is native to South America, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio neowebsteri has many medicinal uses, such as treating skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers. It is also used as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio neowebsteri is a white head of disc florets, surrounded by white ray florets. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio neowebsteri is an annual plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Senecio neowebsteri

Senecio neowebsteri is native to South America and can be found in dry areas, such as deserts and scrublands.

Senecio neowebsteri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio neowebsteri?

Senecio neowebsteri

What is the common name of Senecio neowebsteri?

Neowebster's Senecio

What is the natural habitat of Senecio neowebsteri?

It is found in the western United States

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-35937: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.