Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
surinamensis
ID:
3097

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002426

Common Names

  • Senecio Surinamensis
  • Surinam Groundsel
  • Surinam Ragwort

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Description

Senecio surinamensis (also called Surinam Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to tropical regions of South America. It has a woody stem and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate in shape. It grows in moist and shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio surinamensis is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio surinamensis has small white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio surinamensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil in full sun and can tolerate light shade. It is drought-tolerant and can be grown in containers. It can be propagated by division in spring or by taking cuttings in summer.

Where to Find Senecio surinamensis

Senecio surinamensis is found in the tropical rainforests of South America.

Senecio surinamensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio surinamensis?

Senecio surinamensis

What is the natural habitat of Senecio surinamensis?

It is native to tropical regions of South America.

What is the growth habit of Senecio surinamensis?

It is an evergreen shrub with a spreading, upright habit.

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-102331: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.