Status:
valid
Authors:
Cuatrec.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 52: 304 (1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000031770
Common Names
- Senecio woodsonianus
- Woods Senecio
- Woodsonian's Ragwort
Description
Senecio woodsonianus (also called Woods' ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to the Caribbean islands and is found in dry and moist forests at elevations between 0 and 1,000 meters. It has small, yellow flowers and oval, dark green leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio woodsonianus is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat fever, cold, and cough.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Senecio woodsonianus has small yellow flowers with white centers, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio woodsonianus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Senecio woodsonianus
Senecio woodsonianus is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands and rocky areas. It can be purchased from nurseries and online retailers.
Senecio woodsonianus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio woodsonianus?
Senecio woodsonianus
What is the common name of Senecio woodsonianus?
Woodson's Senecio
What is the natural habitat of Senecio woodsonianus?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
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,