Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
quinquenervius
ID:
19581

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sond.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 3: 391 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018910



Common Names

  • Five-Nerved Senecio
  • Senecio quinquenervius
  • Five-Nerved Groundsel


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Description

Senecio quinquenervius (also called Five-veined Ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It is found in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas. It has small, yellow flowers and deeply-lobed leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio quinquenervius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio quinquenervius is yellow and has a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio quinquenervius is an evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a seed tray filled with a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and place the tray in a warm, sunny location. The seeds should germinate within a few weeks. To propagate by cuttings, take a 4-6 inch cutting from a healthy stem and remove the lower leaves. Place the cutting in a pot filled with a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and place the pot in a warm, sunny location. The cutting should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Senecio quinquenervius

Senecio quinquenervius is found in the deserts of North Africa, including parts of Algeria, Tunisia, and Libya.

Senecio quinquenervius FAQ

What is the common name of Senecio quinquenervius?

Five-Nerved Groundsel

What is the scientific name of Senecio quinquenervius?

Senecio quinquenervius

What is the natural habitat of Senecio quinquenervius?

Senecio quinquenervius is found in dry, rocky areas of the southwestern United States.

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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