Status:
valid
Authors:
Pers.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1807
Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. [Persoon] 2(2): 436. 1807 [Sept 1807]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000073476
Common Names
- Willow Senecio
- Salicifolia Plant
- Senecio Salicifolia
Description
Senecio salicifolia (also called Willow Ragwort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family Asteraceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It is a small, perennial herb with narrow, lance-shaped leaves and yellow flower heads.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio salicifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, skin diseases, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Senecio salicifolia has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio salicifolia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take stem cuttings from the plant and root them in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of indirect light.
Where to Find Senecio salicifolia
Senecio salicifolia is native to South America. It can be found in moist soils, especially in areas with disturbed soils.
Senecio salicifolia FAQ
How much sunlight does Senecio salicifolia need?
Senecio salicifolia needs full sun to partial shade to thrive.
How much water does Senecio salicifolia need?
Senecio salicifolia needs moist soil and regular watering to thrive.
What is the best soil type for Senecio salicifolia?
Senecio salicifolia prefers well-drained, loamy soil with a pH of 6-7.
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,