Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scopolii
ID:
46267

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hoppe & Hornsch. ex Bluff & Fingerh.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Comp. Fl. German. 2: 380 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000045596



Common Names

  • Scopolii Senecio
  • Scopolii Ragwort
  • Senecio Scopolii


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Description

Senecio scopolii (also called Scopolii Senecio, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South Africa. It has an erect habit and grows up to 40 cm in height. It is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio scopolii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Senecio scopolii sub. scopolii

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio scopolii has yellow flowers with five petals that are fused at the base. The seeds are small, black, and have a smooth surface. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped cotyledons and long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio scopolii is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize lightly in spring and summer.

Where to Find Senecio scopolii

Senecio scopolii is found in the Canary Islands, Madeira, and the Azores.

Senecio scopolii FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Senecio scopolii?

Senecio scopolii is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Italy, Spain, and North Africa.

What is the optimal soil type for Senecio scopolii?

Senecio scopolii prefers well-drained, loamy soils with a pH of 6.0 to 7.5.

How much sunlight does Senecio scopolii need?

Senecio scopolii prefers full sun, but can tolerate partial shade.

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

David Heinrich Hoppe (1760-1846): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hoppe' in the authors string.
Christian Friedrich Hornschuch (1793-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hornsch.' in the authors string.
Mathias Joseph Bluff (1805-1837): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bluff' in the authors string.
Carl Anton Fingerhuth (1798-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fingerh.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:247519-1: Based on the initial data import