Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
langei
ID:
135605

Status:
valid

Authors:
Malme

Source:
gcc

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Kongl. Svenska Vetensk. Acad. Handl. 12(2): 102 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000134934

Common Names

  • Lange's Ragwort
  • Lange's Groundsel
  • Lange's Senecio

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Description

Senecio langei (also called Lange's ragwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has linear-lanceolate leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in meadows and grasslands, and can be found in elevations up to 2,500 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio langei has medicinal properties and is used as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio langei is yellow and daisy-like with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is small, dark brown and has a rough surface. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio langei can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in the spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Plants should be grown in full sun to partial shade and require regular watering.

Where to Find Senecio langei

Senecio langei is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Senecio langei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio langei?

Senecio langei

What is the common name of Senecio langei?

Senecio

What is the natural habitat of Senecio langei?

Grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas

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,

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