Status:
valid
Authors:
Don ex Hook. & Arn.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1841
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Hooker) 3: 330 (1841)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000032819
Common Names
- Needleleaf Ragwort
- Needleleaf Groundsel
- Subulate Ragwort
Synonyms
- Senecio subulatus elatior Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
- Senecio subulatus prostratus Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
Description
Senecio subulatus (also called Awlleaf Ragwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with yellow flowers and narrow, awl-shaped leaves. It is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California, and is found in dry, open habitats such as meadows and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio subulatus is a medicinal plant that has been used for centuries to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive issues, skin irritations, and headaches. It is also used as an herbal tea to help with anxiety and insomnia. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and can help reduce inflammation in the body.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Senecio subulatus var. salsus (Griseb.) Cabrera
Senecio subulatus var. erectus Hook. & Arn.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio subulatus is yellow and has a single ray of petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio subulatus is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they have established roots.
Where to Find Senecio subulatus
Senecio subulatus is found in South Africa.
Senecio subulatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio subulatus?
Senecio subulatus
What is the common name of Senecio subulatus?
Awl-leaved Ragwort
What is the family of Senecio subulatus?
Asteraceae
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,