Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
skottsbergii
ID:
73889

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Argent. Bot. 2: 271, fig. 1 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000073218



Common Names

  • Senecio Skottsbergii
  • Skottsberg's Ragwort
  • Skottsberg's Groundsel


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Synonyms

  • Senecio skottsbergii skottsbergii [unknown]

Description

Senecio skottsbergii (also called 'Skottsberg's ragwort', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Hawaiian Islands. It has a woody stem and ovate leaves. It grows in dry, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio skottsbergii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and antispasmodic properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Senecio skottsbergii var. anomalus Cabrera

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio skottsbergii has small yellow flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio skottsbergii is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. When propagating from seed, sow in spring or autumn in a sunny spot. For cuttings, take a stem cutting from a mature plant and place in a pot filled with moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Senecio skottsbergii

Senecio skottsbergii is native to the Canary Islands and can be found in dry, sunny areas such as rocky hillsides and open woodlands.

Senecio skottsbergii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio skottsbergii?

Senecio skottsbergii

What is the common name of Senecio skottsbergii?

Skottsberg's Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Senecio skottsbergii?

Tropical and subtropical regions of South 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,

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