Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
royleanus
ID:
8359

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 366 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000007688



Common Names

  • Royle's Groundsel
  • Royle's Senecio
  • Royle's Ragwort


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Synonyms

  • Senecio tanacetoides Kunth & C.D.Bouché [unknown]
  • Cacalia graciliflora Wall. [unknown]
  • Senecio graciliflorus hookeri C.B.Clarke [unknown]

Description

Senecio royleanus (also called Royle's ragwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Himalayas. It grows in dry, rocky soils in open grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio royleanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio royleanus has yellow flowers with a strong scent. Its seeds are small and brown. The seedlings are small and thin with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio royleanus is a perennial plant native to the Himalayas. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a variety of soils, but it does best in sandy or loamy soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It needs regular watering and should be kept moist during the growing season. It should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Senecio royleanus

Senecio royleanus is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca, Puebla, and Veracruz.

Senecio royleanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio royleanus?

Senecio royleanus

What is the common name of Senecio royleanus?

Royle's Senecio

What is the natural habitat of Senecio royleanus?

It is found in temperate regions of Europe and North America.

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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