Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Rémy
Source:
gcc
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Fl. Chil. 4(2): 141 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069522
Common Names
- Benavente's Ragwort
- Senecio Benaventianus
- Benavente's Groundsel
Description
Senecio benaventianus (also called Benavente's Ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is characterized by its yellow flower heads and its pinnately lobed leaves. It is found in dry, disturbed areas such as roadsides and fields.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio benaventianus is an ornamental plant used in gardens and flower beds. It is drought tolerant and has a long flowering period.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio benaventianus is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round-shaped seed with a yellow or light-brown color. The seedlings are small, delicate, and have a light-green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio benaventianus is an evergreen perennial that is native to the Canary Islands. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is generally pest and disease free.
Where to Find Senecio benaventianus
Senecio benaventianus is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, sunny habitats. It is often found in rocky areas and along roadsides.
Senecio benaventianus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio benaventianus?
Senecio benaventianus
What is the common name of Senecio benaventianus?
Benavente's ragwort
What is the natural habitat of Senecio benaventianus?
Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas
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,