Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pergamentaceus
ID:
38802

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
gcc

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1898: 154 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000038131



Common Names

  • Pergamentaceus Senecio
  • Senecio pergamentaceus
  • Pergamentaceus Senecio


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Description

Senecio pergamentaceus (also called 'Wooly Senecio' and 'Paper Daisy', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It grows up to 40 cm tall and has a woody base. Its leaves are covered with white hairs, giving it a woolly appearance. It grows in rocky grasslands and scrublands, and is drought-tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio pergamentaceus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio pergamentaceus is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio pergamentaceus is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It is propagated by seed, and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a wide range of climates, and can tolerate some drought. It can be propagated by division of the rootstock in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Senecio pergamentaceus

Senecio pergamentaceus is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, sunny areas such as hillsides and rocky outcrops.

Senecio pergamentaceus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio pergamentaceus?

Senecio pergamentaceus

What is the common name of Senecio pergamentaceus?

Silver Ragwort

What is the natural habitat of Senecio pergamentaceus?

Grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes

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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