Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
platensis
ID:
30184

Status:
valid

Authors:
Arechav.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Anales Mus. Nac. Montevideo , ser. 2, 1: 11 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000029513



Common Names

  • Plains Groundsel
  • Plains Senecio
  • Plains Ragwort


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Synonyms

  • Senecio pinnatus DC. [unknown]

Description

Senecio platensis (also called Platy Senecio, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant native to South Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It grows in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio platensis is a perennial plant that is often used in ornamental gardens. It is known for its bright yellow flowers and its ability to attract butterflies and bees. It is also known to have medicinal properties, such as being used to treat skin conditions, wounds, and infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio platensis has yellow flowers with a dark center. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are thin and long.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio platensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a wide range of soil types. It is best to divide the plant in early spring or late fall. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination. It can be propagated by cuttings in the summer months.

Where to Find Senecio platensis

Senecio platensis is found in South America, primarily in Argentina, Uruguay, and Chile.

Senecio platensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio platensis?

Senecio platensis

What is the common name of Senecio platensis?

Argentine ragwort

What type of plant is Senecio platensis?

Annual herb

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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