Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spartioides
ID:
32911

Status:
valid

Authors:
Torr. & A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Fl. N. Amer. 2: 438 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000032240



Common Names

  • Senecio spartioides
  • Needle-Leaf Ragwort
  • Spartium Ragwort


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Synonyms

  • Senecio multicapitatus Greenm. [unknown]
  • Senecio incurvus A.Nelson [unknown]
  • Senecio andersonii Clokey [unknown]
  • Senecio multicapitatus Greenm. ex Rydb. [unknown]
  • Senecio spartioides spartioides [unknown]
  • Senecio serra sanctus H.M.Hall [unknown]
  • Senecio spartioides granularis Maguire & A.H.Holmgren ex Cronquist [unknown]
  • Senecio spartioides multicapitatus (Greenm. ex Rydb.) S.L.Welsh [unknown]
  • Senecio toiyabensis S.L.Welsh & Goodrich [unknown]

Description

Senecio spartioides (also called African Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. It grows in moist grasslands, woodlands, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio spartioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio spartioides is yellow and has a daisy-like structure. The seeds are small and black in colour. The seedlings have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio spartioides is an annual that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Seeds should be sown in the fall or early spring and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be thinned to allow for adequate air circulation and space for the plants to grow. Once established, it is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soils.

Where to Find Senecio spartioides

Senecio spartioides is native to South Africa and can be found in the Cape Provinces and the Free State.

Senecio spartioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio spartioides?

Senecio spartioides

What is the family of Senecio spartioides?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Senecio spartioides?

Spartium Groundsel

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-131177: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.