Species:
olivaceobracteatus
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ricardi & Martic.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
Gayana, Bot. n.° 11, 20 (1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000118524
Common Names
- Olive-Bracted Ragwort
- Olive Ragwort
- Senecio Olivaceobracteatus
Description
Senecio olivaceobracteatus (also called 'Olive-bracted Ragwort', among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to Europe. It has small, grey-green leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in grassland, open shrubland, and coastal habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio olivaceobracteatus has been used as a medicinal plant to treat fever and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio olivaceobracteatus is a yellow, daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, rounded cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio olivaceobracteatus is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Senecio olivaceobracteatus
Senecio olivaceobracteatus can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe and North Africa.
Senecio olivaceobracteatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio olivaceobracteatus?
Senecio olivaceobracteatus
What is the common name of Senecio olivaceobracteatus?
Senecio Olivaceobracteatus
What type of plant is Senecio olivaceobracteatus?
Herbaceous perennial
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,