Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
patersonianus
ID:
69246

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.M.Burton

Source:
gcc

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Watsonia 12(4): 334 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000068575



Common Names

  • Senecio patersonianus
  • Patersonianus Senecio
  • Patersonianus Ragwort


Searching for Senecio patersonianus? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Senecio patersonianus (also called Paterson's Ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a single yellow flower head. It is native to Africa and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio patersonianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio patersonianus has yellow, daisy-like flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow, gray-green leaves.

Searching for Senecio patersonianus? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio patersonianus is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and reduce watering in the winter. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Senecio patersonianus

Senecio patersonianus is native to South Africa.

Senecio patersonianus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio patersonianus?

Senecio patersonianus

What is the family of Senecio patersonianus?

Asteraceae

Where is Senecio patersonianus found?

It is found in the Mediterranean region of Europe.

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