Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spinosus
ID:
13526

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 420 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000012855



Common Names

  • Senecio
  • Spinosus Senecio
  • Senecio Spinosus


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Description

Senecio spinosus (also called Spiny Ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual herb that is native to Europe, North Africa and western Asia. It grows in meadows, pastures, roadsides and other disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio spinosus is a perennial herb that is native to South Africa. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used to create a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant landscape. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio spinosus is a small, yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio spinosus is a small, low-growing, tufted perennial that is native to South Africa. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, though this is a slow process.

Where to Find Senecio spinosus

Senecio spinosus is native to South Africa.

Senecio spinosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio spinosus?

Senecio spinosus

What is the family of Senecio spinosus?

Asteraceae

What is the native range of Senecio spinosus?

Europe

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,