Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tweediei
ID:
69703

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook. & Arn.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Hooker) 3: 339 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069032



Common Names

  • Senecio Tweediei
  • Tweedie's Ragwort
  • Mountain Ragwort


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Description

Senecio tweediei (also called Tweedie's Ragwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region and North Africa. It has a deep taproot and grows up to 1 m tall. It is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio tweediei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio tweediei has small yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio tweediei is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It grows up to 1 meter in height and prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by seed sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be sown in a sunny position in well-drained soil. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and watered regularly. The seedlings should be thinned out to allow for adequate growth.

Where to Find Senecio tweediei

Senecio tweediei is native to South Africa and can be found in the wild in the provinces of Limpopo and Mpumalanga.

Senecio tweediei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio tweediei?

Senecio tweediei

What is the common name of Senecio tweediei?

Tweedie's Ragwort

What is the family of Senecio tweediei?

Asteraceae

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-25875: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.