Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Ezcurra, M.Ferreyra & S.Clayton
Source:
gcc
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Hickenia 2(34): 150, fig (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000116760
Common Names
- Senecio Carbonensis
- Carbon Ragwort
- Pale Ragwort
Description
Senecio carbonensis (also called Carbonate Ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has deeply lobed leaves and yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. It is found in dry, rocky habitats and can tolerate poor soils.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio carbonensis is a medicinal plant that is used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio carbonensis is a white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio carbonensis is a perennial herb native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in well-drained soil in full sun. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Senecio carbonensis
Senecio carbonensis is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas and grasslands.
Senecio carbonensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio carbonensis?
Senecio carbonensis
What is the common name of Senecio carbonensis?
Carbon Senecio
What is the natural habitat of Senecio carbonensis?
Dry, rocky slopes and 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,