Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
perrieri
ID:
88428

Status:
valid

Authors:
Humbert

Source:
gcc

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Compos. Madagascar 138, 306 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000087757



Common Names

  • Eocoronopus Plantain
  • Eocoronopus Plantago
  • Eocoronopus Fleawort


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Description

Senecio perrieri (also called 'Perrier's Ragwort', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Madagascar. It has a single stem with alternate, ovate leaves and small, yellow flowers. It typically grows in moist, sandy soils, and in open areas such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio perrieri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its bright yellow flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat respiratory conditions and digestive issues.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Senecio perrieri sub. perrieri

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio perrieri is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed with a rough surface. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio perrieri is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Senecio perrieri

Senecio perrieri is native to Madagascar and can be found in tropical forests.

Senecio perrieri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio perrieri?

Senecio perrieri

What is the natural habitat of Senecio perrieri?

Senecio perrieri is native to Madagascar.

What are the common uses of Senecio perrieri?

Senecio perrieri is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and analgesic properties.

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,