Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pearsonii
ID:
95701

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hutch.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Ann. S. African Mus. ix 398 (1917).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000095030



Common Names

  • Senecio Pearsonii
  • Pearson's Ragwort
  • African Daisy


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Description

Senecio pearsonii (also called Pearson's Groundsel, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to South Africa. It has yellow daisy-like flowers and grows in meadows, grasslands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio pearsonii is an ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks for its attractive yellow flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio pearsonii has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1.5-2.5 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio pearsonii is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. When propagating from seeds, sow them in spring and keep the soil moist. When propagating from cuttings, take the cuttings in late summer and root them in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide adequate light.

Where to Find Senecio pearsonii

Senecio pearsonii is native to Africa and can be found in dry, sandy soils. It can also be found in nurseries and garden centers.

Senecio pearsonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio pearsonii?

Senecio pearsonii

What is the common name of Senecio pearsonii?

Pearson's Ragwort

What type of plant is Senecio pearsonii?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-51220: Based on the initial data import
John Hutchinson (1884-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutch.' in the authors string.