Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sandersii
ID:
37658

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Turner

Source:
gcc

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 80: 96, fig (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000036987



Common Names

  • Sandersii Senecio
  • Sandersii Groundsel
  • Sandersii Ragwort


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Description

Senecio sandersii (also called Sanders' Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers with a diameter of about 1 cm. It is found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio sandersii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used to make herbal teas. It has been used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues, respiratory problems, and skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio sandersii is yellow and has a diameter of about 1.5 cm. The seeds are small, black and have a diameter of about 0.5 cm. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio sandersii is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It can be grown from seed or division and prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F). It can be propagated by division or cuttings in early spring.

Where to Find Senecio sandersii

Senecio sandersii is native to South Africa.

Senecio sandersii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio sandersii?

Senecio sandersii

What is the family of Senecio sandersii?

Asteraceae

Where is Senecio sandersii found?

South Africa

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-13577: Based on the initial data import
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.