Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 403 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000093259
Common Names
- Senecio brachypodus
- Short-Stalked Ragwort
- Short-Stemmed Groundsel
Description
Senecio brachypodus (also called short-stalked groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and North Africa. It has a clump of hairy, grey-green leaves and small, yellow flower heads. It is found in dry, grassy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio brachypodus is a perennial plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has yellow flowers and is known for its ability to attract bees and other beneficial insects, making it a great addition to any garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Senecio brachypodus are yellow and have a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and have a rough surface. The seedlings are thin and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio brachypodus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division of the rootstock or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn, or by seed in spring.
Where to Find Senecio brachypodus
Senecio brachypodus is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, rocky areas, open woodlands, and along roadsides. It is found in states from California to Montana.
Senecio brachypodus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio brachypodus?
Senecio brachypodus
What is the common name of Senecio brachypodus?
Short-stalked Ragwort
What is the natural habitat of Senecio brachypodus?
Grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky hillsides
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,