Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
odoratus
ID:
68906

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hornem.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1815

Citation Micro:
Hort. Bot. Hafn. ii. 809. (1815)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000068235



Common Names

  • Senecio odoratus
  • Sweet-scented Ragwort
  • Sweet Scented Groundsel


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Description

Senecio odoratus (also called Fragrant Groundsel, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a woody stem and grows up to 0.5 m in height. Its leaves are lanceolate with entire margins, and its flowers are yellow and arranged in a corymb. It grows in open areas, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio odoratus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating respiratory conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio odoratus has a small yellow flower with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio odoratus is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1.5 m (5 ft) in height. It prefers well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade and is drought tolerant. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Senecio odoratus

Senecio odoratus can be found in South Africa.

Senecio odoratus FAQ

What type of plant is Senecio odoratus?

Senecio odoratus is a perennial herb.

Where is Senecio odoratus native to?

Senecio odoratus is native to South Africa.

What type of soil does Senecio odoratus prefer?

Senecio odoratus prefers moist, well-draining soil.

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,

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