Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
striatifolius
ID:
121041

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 387 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000120370



Common Names

  • Striped Ragwort
  • Striped Senecio
  • Striped Squaw-weed


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Description

Senecio striatifolius (also called Narrowleaf Ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has narrow, pointed leaves and small yellow flowers. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio striatifolius is used for its ornamental value in gardens, as a source of food for livestock, and as a source of fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio striatifolius is yellow, with a diameter of 1.5 cm. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are slender and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio striatifolius is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a container or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize lightly. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage re-blooming.

Where to Find Senecio striatifolius

Senecio striatifolius is native to South Africa, where it grows in dry, open habitats.

Senecio striatifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio striatifolius?

Senecio striatifolius

What type of plant is Senecio striatifolius?

It is an annual herb

Where does Senecio striatifolius grow?

It grows in South Africa

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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