Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thamathuensis
ID:
94995

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hilliard

Source:
gcc

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 40(2): 274 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000094324



Common Names

  • Senecio Thamathuensis
  • Thamathuensis Senecio
  • Thamathuensis Ragwort


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Description

Senecio thamathuensis (also called Thamathu Senecio, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It has yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio thamathuensis has been used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches. It has also been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio thamathuensis is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black and oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio thamathuensis is an evergreen shrub that is native to South Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Senecio thamathuensis

Senecio thamathuensis is native to South Africa.

Senecio thamathuensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio thamathuensis?

Senecio thamathuensis

What is the common name of Senecio thamathuensis?

Thamathu Senecio

What is the natural range of Senecio thamathuensis?

Western North America

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-50525: Based on the initial data import
Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.