Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tristis
ID:
44088

Status:
valid

Authors:
Phil.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1858

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 28: 739 (1858)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043417



Common Names

  • Senecio tristis
  • Tristis Ragwort
  • Tristis Groundsel


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Synonyms

  • Senecio consanguineus Phil. [unknown]
  • Senecio tristis tristis [unknown]
  • Senecio setulosus Phil. [unknown]

Description

Senecio tristis (also called 'Sad Ragwort', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a erect habit and its leaves are deeply lobed. It is found in grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio tristis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio tristis is yellow and daisy-like, with a single central disc. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio tristis is a perennial herb that is best propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Senecio tristis

Senecio tristis is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky soils in open areas such as grasslands and desert scrub.

Senecio tristis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio tristis?

Senecio tristis

What type of plant is Senecio tristis?

It is a perennial herb

Where is Senecio tristis native to?

It is native to South 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