Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Jeffrey
Source:
gcc
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 41(4): 893 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000038511
Common Names
- Senecio Volcanicola
- Volcanicola Senecio
- Senecio
Description
Senecio volcanicola (also called Volcano Ragwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Canary Islands. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and produces yellow daisy-like flowers. It typically grows in dry, rocky soils in areas with full sun exposure.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio volcanicola is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family, Asteraceae. It is native to the Canary Islands and is cultivated as an ornamental plant for its attractive yellow flowers. It is also used as an herbal remedy to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive problems and skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio volcanicola is yellow in color with a white center. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and green in color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio volcanicola is a perennial plant native to the Canary Islands. It is a low-growing, evergreen shrub with small, gray-green leaves and yellow flowers. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a light, sandy soil.
Where to Find Senecio volcanicola
Senecio volcanicola is found in the Canary Islands, specifically on the islands of Tenerife and La Palma.
Senecio volcanicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio volcanicola?
Senecio volcanicola
What is the common name of Senecio volcanicola?
Volcanic Ragwort
What is the family of Senecio volcanicola?
Asteraceae
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,