Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gardneri
ID:
2608

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thwaites) C.B.Clarke

Source:
gcc

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Compos. Ind. : 202 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001937

Common Names

  • Senecio
  • Gardneri
  • Ragwort

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Description

Senecio gardneri (also called 'Gardner's ragwort', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a hairy stem and leaves, and its flowers are yellow. It grows in dry, sunny areas, such as rocky hillsides and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio gardneri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio gardneri is yellow with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are hairy and have a rosette shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio gardneri is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done through seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and division should be done in early spring or autumn.

Where to Find Senecio gardneri

Senecio gardneri can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, including Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania.

Senecio gardneri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio gardneri?

Senecio gardneri

What type of plant is Senecio gardneri?

Perennial herb

Where is Senecio gardneri found?

India

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

Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
George Henry Kendrick Thwaites (1812-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thwaites' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:245235-1: Based on the initial data import