Senecio vicinus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vicinus
ID:
123000
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Moore
Source:
gcc
Year:
1918
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 56: 230 (1918)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000122329
Common Names
- Senecio vicinus
- Vicinus Senecio
- Senecio Vicinus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Senecio vicinus (also called Vicia's Ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio vicinus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio vicinus is a small yellow-green flower head, with a few yellow disc florets. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a few short hairs.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Senecio vicinus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in the spring or fall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed, but it is slow to germinate and may take up to a year to become established.
Where to Find Senecio vicinus
Senecio vicinus is native to South America and can be found in open areas, such as roadsides and pastures.
Senecio vicinus FAQ
What are the growth requirements of Senecio vicinus?
Senecio vicinus is a perennial herb that prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
How often should I water Senecio vicinus?
Senecio vicinus should be watered regularly, but not too often. It prefers moist soil, but should not be allowed to become soggy.
How do I propagate Senecio vicinus?
Senecio vicinus can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring and division can be done in spring or autumn.
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-83504: Based on the initial data import
Spencer Le Marchant Moore (1850-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Moore' in the authors string.