Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thunbergii
ID:
74211

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harv.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 3: 379 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000073540



Common Names

  • Senecio thunbergii
  • Thunberg's Groundsel
  • Thunberg's Ragwort


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Description

Senecio thunbergii (also called Thunberg's ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few branches. It typically grows in open grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio thunbergii is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, such as fever, colds, and stomach problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant for landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio thunbergii is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio thunbergii is a fast-growing, evergreen perennial that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Senecio thunbergii

Senecio thunbergii is native to Japan and can be found in grasslands and woodlands.

Senecio thunbergii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio thunbergii?

Senecio thunbergii

What is the common name of Senecio thunbergii?

Thunberg's groundsel

Where is Senecio thunbergii native to?

Japan

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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