Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vulcanicus
ID:
26314

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 11: 31 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000025643

Common Names

  • Senecio Vulcanicus
  • Vulcanicus Senecio
  • Vulcan's Ragwort

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Description

Senecio vulcanicus (also called Vulcan's Ragwort, and Vulcan's Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South Africa. It has yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is found in dry, rocky habitats, such as hillsides and cliffs.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio vulcanicus is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio vulcanicus has yellow daisy-like flowers with a diameter of about 2 cm. Its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio vulcanicus is a perennial herb that is native to the Canary Islands. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is best to sow the seeds in a cold frame in the spring. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. It is best to divide the clumps every three to four years.

Where to Find Senecio vulcanicus

Senecio vulcanicus can be found in the Mediterranean region, in countries such as Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Senecio vulcanicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio vulcanicus?

Senecio vulcanicus

What is the common name of Senecio vulcanicus?

Vulcan Ragwort

What is the natural habitat of Senecio vulcanicus?

Grassy areas

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,

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