Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bigelovii
ID:
136757

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1857

Citation Micro:
Pacif. Railr. Rep. 4: 111 (1857)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000136086



Common Names

  • Bigelow's Senecio
  • Bigelovii Senecio
  • Bigelow's Groundsel


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Description

Senecio bigelovii (also called Bigelow's Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It grows to a height of 0.5-1 meter and has small, yellow daisy-like flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is often found in coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio bigelovii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and to prevent erosion.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Senecio bigelovii var. hallii A.Gray

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio bigelovii is yellow and small, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped achene. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a pair of opposite, linear-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio bigelovii is a perennial herb that grows to a height of up to 1m. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division.

Where to Find Senecio bigelovii

Senecio bigelovii can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Senecio bigelovii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio bigelovii?

Senecio bigelovii

What is the common name of Senecio bigelovii?

Bigelow's ragwort

What is the natural habitat of Senecio bigelovii?

Grassy places, meadows, and open woods

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-96808: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.