Status:
valid
Authors:
Phil.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1860
Citation Micro:
Fl. Atacam. : 33 (1860)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000133157
Common Names
- Senecio Almeidae
- Almeidae Groundsel
- Groundsel
Description
Senecio almeidae (also called Almeida's Ragwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio almeidae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a border plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, wounds, and respiratory problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio almeidae is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened disc with a white tuft at the top. The seedlings are small, with narrow, linear leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio almeidae is an annual plant that is best propagated by seed. Sow the seeds in the spring in a well-drained soil and keep the soil moist. The plants will flower in the first year and can be harvested for their seed heads. The seed heads should be collected and dried before storing for future use.
Where to Find Senecio almeidae
Senecio almeidae is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, rocky areas and open woodlands.
Senecio almeidae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio almeidae?
Senecio almeidae
What is the common name of Senecio almeidae?
Almeida's groundsel
What is the natural habitat of Senecio almeidae?
It is native to the Canary Islands
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,