Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polygaloides
ID:
29952

Status:
valid

Authors:
Phil.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Anales Univ. Chile 88: 32. 1894

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000029281



Common Names

  • Senecio Polygaloides
  • Milkwort Groundsel
  • Milkwort Ragwort


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Synonyms

  • Senecio linariifolius tenuifolius DC. [unknown]
  • Senecio multibracteatus Phil. [unknown]
  • Senecio linariifolius discotideus Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Senecio polygaloides (also called 'Milkwort Groundsel', among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. It is found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio polygaloides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive disorders and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio polygaloides is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio polygaloides is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Europe and North America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or seed.

Where to Find Senecio polygaloides

Senecio polygaloides is native to South Africa and can be found in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces.

Senecio polygaloides FAQ

What is the common name of Senecio polygaloides?

Common Milkweed

What is the natural habitat of Senecio polygaloides?

It is native to North America and is found in open woodlands, meadows, and roadsides.

What are the uses of Senecio polygaloides?

It is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

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