Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
poggeanus
ID:
89834

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mattf.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 59(4, Beibl. 133): 25 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000089163



Common Names

  • Pogge's Groundsel
  • Pogge's Ragwort
  • Senecio poggeanus


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Synonyms

  • Senecio tenuicaulis Muschl. [unknown]

Description

Senecio poggeanus (also called Pogge's Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woods. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio poggeanus is used to treat fever, headaches, and sore throats. It is also believed to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, and is used to treat skin conditions, such as eczema and psoriasis.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio poggeanus is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are black and have a diameter of about 1 mm. The seedlings are green and have a height of about 5 cm.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio poggeanus is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or seed. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Senecio poggeanus

Senecio poggeanus is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in the wild in Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

Senecio poggeanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio poggeanus?

Senecio poggeanus

What type of plant is Senecio poggeanus?

It is an annual herb

Where is Senecio poggeanus found?

It is found in South America

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,