Status:
valid
Authors:
C.B.Clarke
Source:
gcc
Year:
1876
Citation Micro:
Compos. Ind. : 201 (1876)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000074653
Common Names
- Dalzell's Senecio
- Dalzell Senecio
- Dalzell's Groundsel
Synonyms
- Senecio lawii C.B.Clarke [unknown]
Description
Senecio dalzellii (also called the Dalzell's Ragwort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall and is native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in dry grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio dalzellii is an ornamental plant used in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio dalzellii is a yellow daisy-like head, with many florets. The seeds are small, light brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio dalzellii is a perennial herb that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Senecio dalzellii
Senecio dalzellii can be found in the United States, Mexico, and parts of Central America.
Senecio dalzellii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio dalzellii?
Senecio dalzellii
What is the common name of Senecio dalzellii?
Dalzell's Ragwort
What is the natural habitat of Senecio dalzellii?
Grasslands and disturbed areas
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,