Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
griffithii
ID:
17790

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f. & Thomson ex C.B.Clarke

Source:
gcc

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Compos. Ind. : 193 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017119

Common Names

  • Senecio griffithii
  • Griffithii Senecio
  • Senecio

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Description

Senecio griffithii (also called Griffith's Ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Central Asia. It has a rosette of leaves and a single stem with a yellow flower head. It is found in dry, grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio griffithii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio griffithii is a yellow disc floret, with a diameter of about 5-7 mm. Its seeds are small, black, and oblong in shape. The seedlings are dark green, with a single, long, linear cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio griffithii is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, bright location. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, bright location. The divisions should be well-watered and should establish quickly.

Where to Find Senecio griffithii

Senecio griffithii is native to India and can be found in the Himalayas.

Senecio griffithii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio griffithii?

Senecio griffithii

What is the common name of Senecio griffithii?

Griffith's Ragwort

What is the natural habitat of Senecio griffithii?

Open grassland, scrub, and woodland in the Himalayas

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-116569: Based on the initial data import
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Thomas Thomson (1817-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thomson' in the authors string.