Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
radiatus
ID:
88015

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 12: 187 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000087344



Common Names

  • Senecio radiatus
  • Radiate Senecio
  • Radiate Ragwort


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Description

Senecio radiatus (also called Rayless Ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South Africa. It has small, yellow flowers and grows to a height of about 0.5 meters. It is found in dry, rocky areas and is drought-tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio radiatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio radiatus has small yellow flowers, each with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio radiatus is a perennial herb that grows in dry, sunny areas. It is propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. The plants should be kept moist and in full sun. They can be divided in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Senecio radiatus

Senecio radiatus can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of southern Europe and North Africa.

Senecio radiatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio radiatus?

Senecio radiatus

What is the common name of Senecio radiatus?

Radiate Senecio

What is the natural habitat of Senecio radiatus?

Dry, rocky slopes and grasslands

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,