Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
reitzianus
ID:
22214

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Arch. Jard. Bot. Rio de Janeiro 15: 241, fig. 26 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021543



Common Names

  • Reitz's Groundsel
  • Reitz's Senecio
  • Reitz's Ragwort


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Description

Senecio reitzianus (also called Reitz's Groundsel, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is an annual herb that grows up to 0.5m in height and has yellow flowers. It is native to southern Africa and grows in meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio reitzianus is used as an ornamental flower and is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio reitzianus has yellow flowers with a single ring of ray florets and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oblong. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves with toothed margins.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio reitzianus is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn and division can be done in early spring or autumn.

Where to Find Senecio reitzianus

Senecio reitzianus is found in the Andes Mountains of Chile and Argentina.

Senecio reitzianus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio reitzianus?

Senecio reitzianus

What is the common name of Senecio reitzianus?

Reitz's ragwort

Where does Senecio reitzianus grow?

It grows in the Mediterranean region

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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