Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dissidens
ID:
137056

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fourc.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Trans. Roy. Soc. South Africa 21: 87 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000136385



Common Names

  • Senecio Dissidens
  • Dissidens Senecio
  • Dissidens's Senecio


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Description

Senecio dissidens (also called Slender ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and is found in dry, sandy areas, such as desert washes and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio dissidens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio dissidens is yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center and white petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped achene. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio dissidens is a perennial shrub that can be propagated through seed or cuttings. It can be cultivated in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C.

Where to Find Senecio dissidens

Senecio dissidens is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands and rocky outcrops.

Senecio dissidens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio dissidens?

Senecio dissidens

What is the common name of Senecio dissidens?

Dissident Senecio

Where does Senecio dissidens grow?

It is native to Chile and Argentina

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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