Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vaccarii
ID:
26292

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fiori

Source:
gcc

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Nuovo Giorn. Bot. Ital. 1912, n. s. xix. 587, hybr.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000025621



Common Names

  • Senecio Vaccarii
  • Vaccarii Senecio
  • Vaccari's Ragwort


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Description

Senecio vaccarii (also called Vaccari's Ragwort, and Vaccari's Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South Africa. It has yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is found in dry, rocky habitats, such as hillsides and cliffs.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio vaccarii is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio vaccarii has yellow daisy-like flowers with a diameter of about 2 cm. Its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio vaccarii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be cultivated in USDA hardiness zones 8-11.

Where to Find Senecio vaccarii

Senecio vaccarii can be found in the Mediterranean region, in countries such as Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Senecio vaccarii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio vaccarii?

Senecio vaccarii

What is the common name of Senecio vaccarii?

Vaccari's Ragwort

What is the natural habitat of Senecio vaccarii?

Grassy areas

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,