Status:
valid
Authors:
Harv.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1865
Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 3: 358 (1865)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004394
Common Names
- Senecio trachylaenus
- Trachylaenus Ragwort
- Trachylaenus Groundsel
Description
Senecio trachylaenus (also called Rough Ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 50 cm tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio trachylaenus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, fever, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio trachylaenus is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio trachylaenus 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 containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Senecio trachylaenus
Senecio trachylaenus is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Senecio trachylaenus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio trachylaenus?
Senecio trachylaenus
What is the family of Senecio trachylaenus?
Asteraceae
What is the native range of Senecio trachylaenus?
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,