Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Jeffrey
Source:
gcc
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 41(4): 903 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000029573
Common Names
- Greenway's Groundsel
- Greenway's Senecio
- Senecio Greenwayi
Description
Senecio greenwayi (also called Greenway's Senecio, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It has yellow flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It grows in rocky areas and in open grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio greenwayi is a species of flowering plant native to South America. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive yellow flowers and bright green leaves. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Senecio greenwayi has yellow daisy-like flowers with a yellow center and a yellow-tipped ray floret. The seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio greenwayi, commonly known as the Greenway's ragwort, is a herbaceous perennial that is native to South Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done through division or cuttings in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Senecio greenwayi
Senecio greenwayi can be found in South Africa.
Senecio greenwayi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio greenwayi?
Senecio greenwayi
What type of plant is Senecio greenwayi?
Senecio greenwayi is a perennial herb.
Where does Senecio greenwayi grow?
Senecio greenwayi grows in South Africa.
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,