Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1864
Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Chath. Isl. 24: t. 4.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000035595
Common Names
- Radiate Ragwort
- Rayless Ragwort
- Radiate Groundsel
Description
Senecio radiolatus (also called Rayless Ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to western North America. It grows in dry, open areas such as roadsides, fields, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio radiolatus is a medicinal plant used to treat respiratory problems such as asthma, bronchitis, and coughs. It is also used as an antispasmodic, diuretic, and expectorant.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Senecio radiolatus sub. antipodus (Kirk) C.J.Webb
Senecio radiolatus sub. radiolatus
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio radiolatus is a small white daisy. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio radiolatus is a perennial plant that prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Senecio radiolatus
Senecio radiolatus is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Senecio radiolatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio radiolatus?
Senecio radiolatus
What is the common name of Senecio radiolatus?
Radiate Ragwort
What is the habitat of Senecio radiolatus?
Senecio radiolatus is found in dry, open areas such as roadsides, fields, and disturbed areas
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,