Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bahioides
ID:
95759

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook. & Arn.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Hooker) 3: 336 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000095088



Common Names

  • Bahia Groundsel
  • Senecio Bahia
  • Bahia Cottonweed


Searching for Senecio bahioides? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Senecio bahioides bahioides [unknown]
  • Senecio bahioides lanosus Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Senecio irregularis Phil. [unknown]
  • Senecio bahioides glaber Hook. & Arn. [unknown]

Description

Senecio bahioides (also called Bahia Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It grows in disturbed areas, such as roadsides and agricultural fields.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio bahioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a source of firewood and for medicinal purposes. The plant is used to treat skin diseases, wounds, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio bahioides is a small, yellow-green flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

Searching for Senecio bahioides? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio bahioides is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It is a low-growing plant, growing to a height of about 30 cm. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the rootstock. The seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny location and kept moist. Division of the rootstock can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart.

Where to Find Senecio bahioides

Senecio bahioides is native to the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and north to Virginia. It grows in dry, open habitats, such as prairies, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Senecio bahioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio bahioides?

Senecio bahioides

What is the common name of Senecio bahioides?

Bahia groundsel

What type of plant is Senecio bahioides?

Annual herb

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-51277: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.