October, 1999 please visit the edis web site at the institute of food and agricultural sciences is an. Environment and care cinerarias like cool temperatures around 45 to 55 f. Jacobaea asteraceae based on plastid and nrdna sequences pdf. Senecio cineraria dusty miller are compact, mound forming, evergreen perennial plants that are grown as annuals in areas that are cooler than usda zones 811, and in areas with wet summers. Senecio cineraria definition of senecio cineraria by the. The species is hermaphrodite has both male and female organs and is pollinated by insects. Senecio cineraria stiff muchbranched perennial of the mediterranean region having very white woolly stems and leaves cineraria maritima, dusty. Applied to the eyes it has a mildly irritating effect that increases blood flow tot he area, helping to strengthen resistance and clear away infections. Senecio cineraria dusty miller1 uf ifas edis university of florida. Pyrrolizidine alkaloid profiles of the senecio cineraria group.
Usda, ars, germplasm resources information network. Senecio cineraria article about senecio cineraria by the. Senecio neriifolia this absolutely amazing succulent shrub is endemic to the canary islands, where it evolved, over millions of years, into this quite unique plant with thick, contorted, sausagelike branches, forming a rounded dome. The transfer of senecio karelinioides asteraceaesenecioneae to synotis based on evidence from morphology, karyology and itsets sequence data. It was formerly placed in the genus senecio, and is still widely referred to as senecio cineraria. Site full sun flowering mid summer to late autumn floss flower ageratum dusty miller senecio cineraria height 12 in. The plant consists of a highly branched stem, woody at its base, with many, mostly slender, linear leaves 1 to. All the parts of the plants are toxic, being noxious for animals. Methanol extract of senecio cineraria mesc revealed a significant anti hemolytic effect compared to the positive control. Nobanis invasive alien species fact sheet senecio inaequidens. Senecio cineraria cineraria, dusty miller, silver groundsel. Dusty miller, known botanically as senecio cineraria, is a species of hardy garden annuals.
Cineraria book chapter plant grower a database resource for. Cineraria seeds are easy to start indoors in early spring, and they produce hardy annuals that are very rewarding to grow. Pdf pyrrolizidine alkaloid profiles of the senecio cineraria group. The traditional circumscription of senecio is artificial, being polyphyletic, even in its new circumscription which is based on genetic data. Methanol extract of senecio cineraria mesc revealed a significant antihemolytic effect compared to the positive control. Florists cineraria or tall cineraria pericallis x hybrida, formerly senecio hybridus, and senecio stellata have daisylike blooms, usually blue to purple and white, that are cheerful summer. The plant contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids which are highly toxic to the liver, so the plant should not be used internally. Pdf the transfer of senecio karelinioides asteraceae. Cineraria a genus of plants of the family compositae. Jacobaea maritima in the germplasm resources information network grin, u. It is in leaf all year, in flower from june to august, and the seeds ripen from july to september.
Other names senecio maritimus, senecio candicans, cineraria maritima cineraria silver ragwort cirrus has rounded leaves and a more tidy habit. Dusty miller, senecio cineraria master gardener program. Senecio cineraria noun the noun senecio cineraria has 1 sense. Commonly the plants are called florists cineraria, and there are a couple of synonymous botanical names. Senecio seneeseeoh succulents are prized for their unique foliage which can resemble pearls, chalk sticks, and even bananas. Cineraria is the traditional homeopathic remedy found in the ophthalmology section of the physicians desk reference as a treatment for cataracts.
Senecio cineraria is an important medicinal plant of known therapeutic value for the treatment of cataract and corneal opacity. The cineraria blooms last between four and six weeks. Senecio cineraria common new holland daisy yellow paper daisy common dampiera wild iris silver shield billy buttons chamomile sunray silver bush silver groundsel. Other common names silver ragwort cirrus family asteraceae name. Over 161 senecio cineraria pictures to choose from, with no signup needed. Cineraria flowers can be red, white, blue, or purple. Senecio cineraria is usually grown as a winter annual in subtropical climates like florida and the gulf coast.
Cineraria, any of several ornamental plants that have been developed by florists from species of the genus senecio or related genera in the composite family asteraceae. The plants are usually used in ornamental horticulture. The plant list includes 5,400 scientific plant names of species rank for the genus senecio. It has large round leathery leaves, green above and grey beneath, and it can reach 8 ft. Gilman, teresa howe2 introduction description dusty miller is grown for its spectacular foliage, silverywhite, delicatelydivided leaves covered with a very soft, dense fuzz. Senecio inaequidens, close up, photo jurgen bohmer. The main feature of dusty miller is the silvergray foliage that persists for a long time. This document is fps544, one of a series of the environmental horticulture.
Jacobaea maritima, commonly known as silver ragwort, formerly known as senecio cineraria is a perennial plant species in the genus jacobaea in the family asteraceae, native to the mediterranean region. Over 520 cineraria flowers pictures to choose from, with no signup needed. Senecio cineraria silver dust plant information online. The flowers may be a light shade of pink, blue, red, purple, and white, and can survive during very dry conditions. Senecio cineraria cirrus silver ragwort cirrus join the rhs today and get 12 months for the price of 9. Senecio cineraria cineraria, dusty miller, silver groundsel pfaf.
Photo credits senecio cineraria by carl e lewis cc bysa. Though an annual, it can perform like a perennial in temperate climates. Plant information taken from the plants for a future. Chemical characterization and biological study of the species. The scientific name senecio x hybridus instead of senecio cruentus is often used for the commercial produced cineraria.
Note that the pdf version is the booklet as published, whereas the excel spreadsheet incorporates subsequent corrections. Senecio cineraria is an evergreen shrub growing to 0. Species identification senecio inaequidens is a perennial shrubby herb usually chamaephyte about 60 cm high. Pdf pyrrolizidine alkaloid profiles of the senecio. Reaching 12 to 18inches in height, dusty miller is ideal for neat edgings, for breaking up large masses of flower color. Each cineraria flower has an eye in the middle surrounded by a small white ring. Senecio cineraria noun the noun senecio cineraria has 1 sense 1. The scientific latin genus name, senecio, means old man. Cineraria maritima, senecio bicolor cineraria family. Dusty miller plants are grown from cineraria seeds. Rot will occur when plants get too much water, especially in the winter. Louis, it usually grows in a rounded clump to 615 tall. Despite the separation of many species into other genera, the genus still contains c.
The color is an accent to the green of most other plant leaves and. There are many different forms to explore in this group, including lowgrowing, ground cover types and the trailing cascades of string varieties. While the plant does flower in the later spring with small, yellow blooms, it is primarily planted for its striking greygreen foliage that has a dusty surface and lacy texture. Cineraria dusty miller has a powdery white meal on the stalks. The government of india has stated that cineraria is the drug of choice. It can take the heat, but not the frequent summer rain. Senecio plants are droughttolerant and green varieties will thrive. Raise beds and add a generous amount of sand to insure good drainage.
Pdf senecio cineraria is a perennial shrub of mediterranean origin, belonging to the family of asteraceae, it has been used in pharmaceutical. Senecio cineraria synonyms, senecio cineraria pronunciation, senecio cineraria translation, english dictionary definition of senecio cineraria. Dusty millers unusual silvery graywhite foliage provides attractive contrast to boldcolored garden flowers. P urpose dusty miller is an herbaceous plant that has silvery and often cutleaf foliage, a great complimentary foliage plant for flowering annuals that are located in sunny sites. In frostfree areas, it becomes shrubby over time, typically growing to 12 tall. Cineraria plants reach a maximum height of 1520 inches. The traditional circumscription of senecio is artificial, being polyphyletic, even in its new circumscription which is based. Cineraria, senecio cruentus, have many daisy like flowers covering the top of the plant that can come in shades of dark pink, red, purple, blue, and white.
Cineraria plants are very fragile perennial plants so they are mostly used as outdoor annuals or indoor gift plants that bloom for only about a month. Flowering does occur in summer, but is not the major ornamental feature of dusty miller. Cineraria blooms in shades of blue, red and pink, and they are perfect for cool season color. Explore cornell home gardening flower growing guides. Senecio definition is any of a large genus senecio of widely distributed composite plants that have alternate or basal leaves and flower heads usually with yellow ray flowers. Apr 07, 2011 senecio rotundifolius also known as s. Cineraria gris cineraria maritima senecio cineraria. The plant list includes a further 783 scientific plant names of infraspecific rank for the genus senecio. These are primarily included because names of species rank are. Senecio cineraria environmental horticulture university of florida. Jacobaea maritima, commonly known as silver ragwort is a perennial plant species in the genus jacobaea in the family asteraceae, native to the mediterranean region. Download includes an excel spreadsheet of the attributes, and a pdf explaining the background and nomenclature.
The institute of food and agricultural sciences ifas is an equal opportunity institution authorized to provide research, educational information and other services only to individuals and institutions that function with nondiscrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations. Variously circumscribed taxonomically, the genus senecio is one of the largest genera of flowering plants. Cineraria, also referred to as ragwort and dusty miller, is a perennial, evergreen shrub like plant that may come in a variety of colors. How to growing annuals and perennials how to grow and. Pyrrolizidine alkaloid profiles of the senecio cineraria group asteraceae article pdf available in zeitschrift fur naturforschung c 6278. Reaching 12 to 18inches in height, dusty miller is ideal for neat edgings, for.
Use it as an edging to the border, as feature plants or in pots more info. Data source and references for senecio cineraria dusty miller from the usda plants database. How to grow care for cineraria plants houseplant 411. Pyrrolizidine alkaloid profiles of the senecio cineraria group asteraceae. Cineraria poisoning in dogs symptoms, causes, diagnosis.
These 12 plants are great for borders or as companion plantings for brightly colored annual flowers. Media in category jacobaea maritima the following 2 files are in this category, out of 2 total. Pdf alkaloid profiles of five senecio species asteraceae, including s. Pronunciation of senecio cineraria with 1 audio pronunciation, 5 synonyms, 2 translations and more for senecio cineraria. We do not intend the plant list to be complete for names of infraspecific rank. Senecio cineraria, commonly called dusty miller, is a popular foliage plant grown for its cool, silvery, woollyfelted leaves which provide excellent contrast to beds, borders and containers.
Pdf chemical characterization and biological study of the. The genus cineraria is related to the genus senecio, and some of its species are often classified in the latter genus. Is cineraria a perennial cineraria is a name used to reference plants in multiple genera, and that practice causes some confusion in identifying the plants characteristics. Data source and references for senecio cineraria dusty. Senecio cineraria cirrus senecio cineraria cirrus scientific name. Annual flower senecio cineraria asteraceae family synonym. Dusty miller is the common name of several plants with grey or silver leaves. Cineraria seeds pericallis cruenta flower seed mix. Photo credits senecio cineraria by carl e lewis cc bysa 2.
A thread in the plantfiles pictures forum, titled cineraria senecio x hybridus. Site sun to partial shade flowering summer falling stars campanula isophylla common nane scientific name plant profile s height 8 in. Senecio cineraria online atlas of the british and irish. Controlling an invasive species demands a wellplanned management.
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