Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
psilocarpus
ID:
44106

Status:
valid

Authors:
Belcher & Albr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Muelleria 8(2): 113 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043435



Common Names

  • Psilocarpus Senecio
  • Senecio Psilocarpus
  • Woolly Senecio


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Description

Senecio psilocarpus (also called 'Smooth Ragwort', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a erect habit and its leaves are ovate and toothed. It is found in grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio psilocarpus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Senecio psilocarpus flower is yellow and has five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio psilocarpus is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. The plant can be propagated by division in spring or fall.

Where to Find Senecio psilocarpus

Senecio psilocarpus is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky soils in open areas such as grasslands and desert scrub.

Senecio psilocarpus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio psilocarpus?

Senecio psilocarpus

What is the common name of Senecio psilocarpus?

Woolly ragwort

What is the natural habitat of Senecio psilocarpus?

Dry, rocky hillsides in Mexico

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-142012: Based on the initial data import
Robert Orange Belcher (b.1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Belcher' in the authors string.
David Edward Albrecht (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Albr.' in the authors string.