Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vestitus
ID:
80494

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.J.Bergius

Source:
gcc

Year:
1767

Citation Micro:
Descr. Pl. Cap. : 282 (1767)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000079823



Common Names

  • Velvet Ragwort
  • Velvet Groundsel
  • Woolly Senecio


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Synonyms

  • Jacobaea vestita Thunb. [unknown]

Description

Senecio vestitus (also called Velvet Senecio, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has small, grey-green leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is often found in open grassland and scrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio vestitus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio vestitus is a small, yellow daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a single stem with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio vestitus is a perennial herb that is grown from seed. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Senecio vestitus

Senecio vestitus is native to South America and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Senecio vestitus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio vestitus?

Senecio vestitus

What is the common name of Senecio vestitus?

Vestite Senecio

What is the natural habitat of Senecio vestitus?

It is found in dry, rocky areas in the western Himalayas

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-36397: Based on the initial data import
Peter Jonas Bergius (1730-1790): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.J.Bergius' in the authors string.