Status:
valid
Authors:
Cabrera
Source:
gcc
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Notas Prelim. Mus. La Plata 3: 111, fig. 1. 1934
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000118244
Common Names
- Burkart's Senecio
- Senecio
- Burkartii
Synonyms
- Senecio hygrophilus Cuatrec. [unknown]
Description
Senecio burkartii (also called Burkart's Ragwort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to South America. It is an annual herb that grows up to 1 meter in height and has yellow flowers. It is typically found in dry habitats such as deserts and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio burkartii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a source of food and shelter for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Senecio burkartii has small, yellow flowers with a diameter of about 1 cm. Its seeds are small, black and shiny. Its seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio burkartii is a perennial plant native to South America. It prefers full sun and dry to medium soil. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in the spring in a sunny location. The plants should be spaced 12-18 inches apart.
Where to Find Senecio burkartii
Radula portoricensis can be found in the Caribbean.
Senecio burkartii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio burkartii?
Senecio burkartii
What is the natural habitat of Senecio burkartii?
Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands
What is the flowering period of Senecio burkartii?
April to August
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,
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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,