Status:
valid
Authors:
Lisowski
Source:
gcc
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Asterac. Fl. Afr. Cent. (Fragm. Flor. Geobot. 36(1) Supp. 1) 2: 291 (1991).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000014962
Common Names
- Senecio Shabensis
- Shab Senecio
- Shab Ragwort
Description
Senecio shabensis (also called Shab Senecio, among many other common names) is an annual flowering plant native to the Middle East. It has a branched stem and grows to a height of about 20 cm. It has yellow flowers with a pinnate leaf. It can be found in dry, rocky areas and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio shabensis is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Senecio shabensis has yellow daisy-like flowers with a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small, round and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio shabensis is an annual herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 0°F. It is often grown as an ornamental plant for its attractive yellow flowers.
Where to Find Senecio shabensis
Senecio shabensis is native to Mexico. It can be found in the wild in this country.
Senecio shabensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio shabensis?
Senecio shabensis
What is the common name of Senecio shabensis?
Shab's ragwort
What is the natural habitat of Senecio shabensis?
Senecio shabensis is native to Mexico and Central America.
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,