Status:
valid
Authors:
Cuatrec.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Caldasia 1: 6 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000000031
Common Names
- Senecio niveoaureus
- Niveoaureus Senecio
- Senecio
Description
Senecio niveoaureus (also called 'White Ragwort', 'White Groundsel', and 'White Senecio', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It grows in dry, sandy soils in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio niveoaureus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural remedy for digestive issues, skin problems, and respiratory issues. It is also used to reduce inflammation and to treat urinary tract infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Senecio niveoaureus has small yellow flowers that form a flat-topped cluster. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio niveoaureus is a perennial that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C. It can be propagated from seed sown in spring or summer. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until they have germinated. Once the seedlings have emerged, they can be transplanted into individual pots. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be about 10-15 cm long. The cuttings should be placed in a potting mix and kept moist until they have rooted. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual pots.
Where to Find Senecio niveoaureus
Senecio niveoaureus can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, and Italy.
Senecio niveoaureus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio niveoaureus?
Senecio niveoaureus
What is the common name of Senecio niveoaureus?
White Daisy
What is the family of Senecio niveoaureus?
Asteraceae
What is the origin of Senecio niveoaureus?
South Africa
What is the growth habit of Senecio niveoaureus?
Evergreen shrub
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,