Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pogonias
ID:
121902

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Bol. Estaçión Geogr. 12(48): 130. 1965

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000121231

Common Names

  • Pogonias Senecio
  • Senecio Pogonias
  • Woolly Senecio

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Synonyms

  • Senecio aquaniger Cabrera & Zardini [unknown]

Description

Senecio pogonias (also called Pogonias Ragwort, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to the temperate regions of South Africa and is commonly found in open woodlands and grasslands. The leaves are small and oval-shaped with a white underside.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio pogonias is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover in dry areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio pogonias is yellow in color, with a daisy-like shape. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio pogonias is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).

Where to Find Senecio pogonias

Senecio pogonias can be found in the western United States, including California, Arizona, and Nevada.

Senecio pogonias FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio pogonias?

Senecio pogonias

What is the family of Senecio pogonias?

Asteraceae

Where is Senecio pogonias found?

It is found in the Mediterranean region.

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-82460: Based on the initial data import
Ángel Lulio Cabrera (1908-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cabrera' in the authors string.