Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
usgorensis
ID:
2157

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 101: 244. 1954

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001486

Common Names

  • Senecio usgorensis
  • Usgorensis Ragwort
  • Usgorensis Groundsel

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Description

Senecio usgorensis (also called 'Usgoren's Ragwort', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a single, erect stem that grows up to 1 m tall and is covered in small, white hairs. The leaves are lanceolate and have a pungent smell. It grows in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio usgorensis is a perennial plant that is often used as an ornamental in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio usgorensis is yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center and yellow petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio usgorensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed in spring or early summer, or by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Senecio usgorensis

Senecio usgorensis can be found in the Eastern Cape of South Africa.

Senecio usgorensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio usgorensis?

Senecio usgorensis

What is the common name of Senecio usgorensis?

Usgorensis ragwort

What is the natural habitat of Senecio usgorensis?

It is found in rocky areas, 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-101430: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.