Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
productus
ID:
1548

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.Thomps.

Source:
gcc

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Muelleria 21: 10 (-11; fig. 4) (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000000877

Common Names

  • Senecio Productus
  • Productus Senecio
  • Senecio

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Description

Senecio productus (also called 'Cottonweed', 'Cottonweed Ragwort', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 meter in height. It has small, yellow flowers and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio productus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as a food source.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Senecio productus sub. productus
Senecio productus sub. magnus I.Thomps.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio productus has yellow, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers and white petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf with a serrated edge.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio productus is a perennial herb that is native to South Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix in a sunny location. Water the soil regularly and keep it moist. The seedlings should emerge in about two weeks. To propagate from cuttings, take a stem cutting from a mature plant and place it in a pot with moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root in about two weeks.

Where to Find Senecio productus

Senecio productus is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes.

Senecio productus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio productus?

Senecio productus

What is the family of Senecio productus?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Senecio productus?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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-100836: Based on the initial data import
Ian R. Thompson (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.Thomps.' in the authors string.