Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
serrulatus
ID:
68296

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 401 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000067625



Common Names

  • Senecio Serrulatus
  • Serrated Ragwort
  • Serrated Groundsel


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Description

Senecio serrulatus (also called saw-leaved ragwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It grows in rocky soils in grasslands and shrublands. The plant has a basal rosette of leaves that are deeply lobed and have a silvery-green color. The flowers are yellow and grow in clusters on the stem.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio serrulatus is a hardy evergreen shrub that is often used as a hedge or border plant in gardens. It is also known to attract birds and other wildlife to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio serrulatus has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are round and black. The seedlings are green and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio serrulatus is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly during the growing season, but allowed to dry out between waterings. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Senecio serrulatus

Senecio serrulatus is native to the Canary Islands.

Senecio serrulatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio serrulatus?

Senecio serrulatus

What is the family of Senecio serrulatus?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Senecio serrulatus?

Serrated ragwort

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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