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Common Names
- Senecio Vervoorstii
- Vervoorstii Ragwort
- Vervoorst's Ragwort
Description
Senecio vervoorstii (also called Vervoorst's Ragwort, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean Basin. It has a woody rootstock and grows to about 60 cm in height. Its leaves are linear-lanceolate, and its flowers are yellow and clustered in heads. It grows in rocky and dry grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio vervoorstii has been used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, as an antiseptic, and as a diuretic. It has also been used to make a tea for treating digestive problems and as a tonic for the liver.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio vervoorstii is yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center and yellow petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio vervoorstii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize once a year in early spring.
Where to Find Senecio vervoorstii
Senecio vervoorstii is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Senecio vervoorstii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio vervoorstii?
Senecio vervoorstii
What are the common names of Senecio vervoorstii?
Vervoorst's Ragwort
What is the natural habitat of Senecio vervoorstii?
Grasslands and open woodlands
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,