Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wightii
ID:
70689

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth. ex C.B.Clarke

Source:
gcc

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Compos. Ind. : 197 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000070018



Common Names

  • Senecio Wightii
  • Wight's Ragwort
  • Wight's Groundsel


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Description

Senecio wightii (also called Wight's ragwort, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to India. It has small, oval-shaped leaves with a glossy green color. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio wightii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio wightii has yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio wightii is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that is easy to propagate from cuttings. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by division or cuttings.

Where to Find Senecio wightii

Senecio wightii is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats mountain range.

Senecio wightii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio wightii?

Senecio wightii

What is the natural habitat of Senecio wightii?

It is found in tropical rainforests of South America

What is the size of Senecio wightii?

It is a small shrub, usually reaching a height of 1-2 m

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-26820: Based on the initial data import
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.