What is Senecio?

One of the largest groups of flowering plants, the genus senecio is part of the Asteraceae Plants family. This genus commonly known as Grounds, Ragworts and Daisies, includes more than 1,500 species of perennials, Pentecost and other plants that have natural habitats around the world. There are even several shrubs and small trees that are classified in Senecio . Flowering plants have clusters of flowers at the top of the plants in white, yellow, red or purple. Although most flowers are considered weeds, many of them are planted in gardens for their decorative value.

Most plants Senecio thrive to direct sunlight and best grow into a well -draining soil. Their seeds should be planted at the beginning of spring for late summer cuttings. The most common disease that attacks these flowering plants is rust, fungal diseases. The grave herb that depicts a flower similar to Daisy with a bright yellow center surrounded by eight to ten purple petalsme my tickets. Although many gardeners grow this flower for their color display, it quickly becomes invasive because the seeds are easily distributed by the wind. Yellow centers attract bees and beetles that pollute the flower. After pollination, the flower quickly turns into fluffy white seeds, which is easily carried by the air.

Root Life, or Senecio aureus is a permanent wild kmbo, which has been used in the past for medicinal purposes. It produces small yellow flowers and also spreads easily because its seeds are transmitted with the wind. Historically, it is used for a number of gynecological problems, including alleviating labor pain, exceeding work and regulating menstrual cycles. The root of life was also used to attempt to alleviate the symptoms of tuberculosis, urinary tract infection and kidney stones. This herb also goes through other names, including false Valerian, Golden Senecio and weeds.

Dusty Miller,or Senecio cineraria , grows in a low, cairn formation with silver gray leaves to attract the eye instead of flowers. While Dusty Miller produces very small, mustard-yellow flowers, if he lives until the second year, it rarely happens and most gardeners never see flowers. This plant comes from the Mediterranean region, but can grow in any area with warm, dry years and cold and wet winters. This Senecio can spread seeds or cuttings.