Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nuraniae
ID:
77441

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roldugin

Source:
gcc

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Not. Syst. Herb. Inst. Bot. Acad. Sci. Kasachst. iii. 45. 1965

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000076770



Common Names

  • Nurania's Groundsel
  • Nurania's Ragwort
  • Nurania's Senecio


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Description

Senecio nuraniae (also called Nurania Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm in height. It has oval-shaped leaves with jagged edges and yellow flowers. It is native to Africa and is found in grasslands, meadows and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio nuraniae is used as a medicinal plant and as a source of food. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio nuraniae is a yellow, daisy-like head of small, tubular florets. The seeds are small, black and have a short, white pappus. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio nuraniae is a succulent plant that is easy to propagate. It can be propagated by stem cuttings or offsets. To propagate by stem cuttings, cut a stem from the plant and allow it to dry for a few days. Then, plant the stem cutting in well-draining soil and water it regularly. To propagate by offsets, carefully remove the offsets from the main plant and plant them in well-draining soil. Water the offsets regularly.

Where to Find Senecio nuraniae

Senecio nuraniae can be found in the mountains of the Caucasus region, from Georgia to Azerbaijan.

Senecio nuraniae FAQ

What are the common uses of Senecio nuraniae?

Senecio nuraniae is commonly used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a food source.

What is the growth habit of Senecio nuraniae?

Senecio nuraniae is an annual herb that grows to a height of up to 1 meter.

What is the optimal temperature for Senecio nuraniae?

Senecio nuraniae prefers warm temperatures between 18-25°C.

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-33417: Based on the initial data import
I.I. Roldugin (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roldugin' in the authors string.