Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sandersonii
ID:
9895

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harv.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 3: 365 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000009224



Common Names

  • Senecio
  • Sandersonii
  • Senecio sandersonii


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Synonyms

  • Senecio drakensbergis Klatt [unknown]

Description

Senecio sandersonii (also called Sanderson's ragwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves with yellow flowers and grows in dry grasslands and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio sandersonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal herb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio sandersonii is a yellow daisy-like flower, and the seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small and have narrow, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio sandersonii is a perennial plant that is easy to grow from seed. Sow the seeds in spring in a sunny spot with well-draining soil. The seedlings will emerge in a few weeks and the plants will flower in the same year. Deadhead the flowers to encourage more blooms. Propagate Senecio sandersonii by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Senecio sandersonii

Senecio sandersonii is native to South Africa, where it can be found in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces.

Senecio sandersonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio sandersonii?

Senecio sandersonii

What type of plant is Senecio sandersonii?

Perennial herb

Where is Senecio sandersonii native to?

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,

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