Senecio polyodon - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polyodon
ID:
14284
Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 386 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000013613
Common Names
- Senecio polyodon
- Many-toothed Groundsel
- Many-toothed Senecio
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Senecio polyodon (also called Many-toothed Senecio, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South Africa. It grows to a height of 0.5-1 m and has yellow flowers. It is found in grasslands, at elevations of 0-1,500 m.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio polyodon is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and skin diseases.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Senecio polyodon var. subglaber (O.Hoffm. ex Kuntze) Hilliard & B.L.BurttFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
Senecio polyodon has small, white, five-petaled flowers. The seeds are small, about 1 mm in diameter, and are enclosed in a thin, papery capsule. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Senecio polyodon is a perennial herb that is native to South Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through seed, as cuttings may not root successfully. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Senecio polyodon
Senecio polyodon is native to South Africa and can be found in the grasslands of the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.
Senecio polyodon FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio polyodon?
Senecio polyodon
What type of plant is Senecio polyodon?
It is a perennial herb
Where is Senecio polyodon native to?
It is native to South Africa
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
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-113163: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.