Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caudatus
ID:
91213

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 384 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000090542

Common Names

  • Caudate Senecio
  • Caudate Groundsel
  • Caudate Ragwort

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Synonyms

  • Senecio tshabaensis De Wild. [unknown]

Description

Senecio caudatus (also called Rat's Tail Senecio, Rat's Tail Groundsel, and Rat's Tail Daisy, among many other common names) is an herb native to South Africa. It has yellow flowers and grows in moist, sandy soils in meadows and other grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio caudatus is an attractive ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio caudatus is yellow in color and has a daisy-like shape. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio caudatus is a perennial plant that is native to the western United States. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Senecio caudatus

Senecio caudatus can be found in the Andes Mountains of South America.

Senecio caudatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio caudatus?

Senecio caudatus

What type of plant is Senecio caudatus?

Senecio caudatus is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae.

Where is Senecio caudatus found?

Senecio caudatus is found in the western United States and Mexico.

What is the habitat of Senecio caudatus?

Senecio caudatus is found in dry, rocky habitats.

What is the flowering season of Senecio caudatus?

Senecio caudatus typically flowers from April to July.

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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