Status:
valid
Authors:
Scott Elliot
Source:
gcc
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. xxix. (1891) 29.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000014385
Common Names
- Senecio vaingaindrani
- Vaingaindran's Ragwort
- Vaingaindran's Groundsel
- Vaingaindran's Fleabane
Description
Senecio vaingaindrani (also called Vaingaindran's Ragwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Madagascar. It has a woody stem, and its leaves are lanceolate and toothed. It grows in dry grasslands, scrublands, and rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio vaingaindrani is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb to treat digestive issues, skin conditions, and respiratory illnesses.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio vaingaindrani is yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center and white petals. The seed is a small, black, flat disc. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio vaingaindrani is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in a slightly alkaline soil.
Where to Find Senecio vaingaindrani
Senecio vaingaindrani is native to Madagascar. It can be found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Senecio vaingaindrani FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio vaingaindrani?
Senecio vaingaindrani
What is the common name of Senecio vaingaindrani?
Vaingaindran's Ragwort
What is the native range of Senecio vaingaindrani?
South East Asia
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,