Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brassii
ID:
81625

Status:
valid

Authors:
Belcher

Source:
gcc

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Blumea 28(1): 195 (1982) (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000080954

Common Names

  • Brass's Ragwort
  • Senecio Brassii
  • Senecio Ragwort

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Description

Senecio brassii (also called Brass's Ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region and parts of the Middle East. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It grows in disturbed areas, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio brassii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio brassii is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio brassii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Senecio brassii

Senecio brassii can be found in Africa, particularly in the countries of Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.

Senecio brassii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio brassii?

Senecio brassii

What is the common name of Senecio brassii?

Brass's ragwort

What is the natural habitat of Senecio brassii?

Dry, rocky slopes and open woodlands

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-37517: Based on the initial data import
Robert Orange Belcher (b.1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Belcher' in the authors string.