Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
gcc
Year:
1868
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts vii. (1868) 362.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000040191
Common Names
- Clark's Senecio
- Senecio Clarkianus
- Clark's Groundsel
Description
Senecio clarkianus (also called Senecio clarkianus, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has lance-shaped leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio clarkianus is a medicinal plant that is used to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches. It is also known to have anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Senecio clarkianus flower has a yellow colour and is about 1 cm in diameter. Its seeds are small, black and round-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio clarkianus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be propagated by division in early spring, or by seed in spring or fall.
Where to Find Senecio clarkianus
Senecio clarkianus is native to the western United States, from California to Arizona and New Mexico. It is an annual herb with yellow flowers.
Senecio clarkianus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio clarkianus?
Senecio clarkianus
What is the common name of Senecio clarkianus?
Senecio
What is the natural habitat of Senecio clarkianus?
Dry grassland, scrub, and rocky slopes
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,