Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
teneriffae
ID:
8435

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sch.Bip.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Sch. Bip. in Bonplandia 8. 1860. 133 1860

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000007764



Common Names

  • Senecio Teneriffae
  • Tenerife Ragwort
  • Tenerife Groundsel


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Description

Senecio teneriffae (also called Canary Island Ragwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Canary Islands. It has a woody stem and its leaves are covered with white hairs. It grows in rocky areas and in dry meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio teneriffae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio teneriffae is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow centre. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, thin, green stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio teneriffae is a perennial herb native to the Canary Islands. It is a low-growing plant with small, yellow flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or in a sheltered spot outdoors. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Senecio teneriffae

Senecio teneriffae is native to the Canary Islands and can be found in rocky areas and on cliffs.

Senecio teneriffae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio teneriffae?

Senecio teneriffae

What is the family of Senecio teneriffae?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Senecio teneriffae?

Tenerife Ragwort

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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