Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chrysolepis
ID:
77328

Status:
valid

Authors:
Phil.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Fl. Atacam. : 32 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000076657



Common Names

  • Senecio Chrysolepis
  • Golden Groundsel
  • Golden Ragwort


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Synonyms

  • Senecio juncalensis Phil. [unknown]

Description

Senecio chrysolepis (also called Golden-scaled Ragwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It has yellow flowers with white centers and is native to the western United States and northern Mexico. It grows in open, moist areas such as meadows, woodlands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio chrysolepis is used in traditional medicine to treat skin ailments and as an antiseptic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio chrysolepis is a yellow daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a yellow-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio chrysolepis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize lightly in spring and summer. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage new blooms.

Where to Find Senecio chrysolepis

Senecio chrysolepis can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.

Senecio chrysolepis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio chrysolepis?

Senecio chrysolepis

What is the common name of Senecio chrysolepis?

Golden Ragwort

What is the natural habitat of Senecio chrysolepis?

Dry, 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,

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