Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
distalilobatus
ID:
83516

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.Thomps.

Source:
gcc

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Muelleria 19: 129 (-131; fig. 11) (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000082845



Common Names

  • Distalilobatus Senecio
  • Distalilobatus Groundsel
  • Distalilobatus Ragwort


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Description

Senecio distalilobatus (also called Distalilobatus Senecio, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a woody stem, and its leaves are alternate, ovate-lanceolate in shape, and serrate along the margins. It is found in moist, sandy soils in open woodlands and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio distalilobatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio distalilobatus has yellow flowers with a single head of ray florets. The seeds are small, dark brown and oblong. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio distalilobatus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or fall, and they should be lightly covered with soil. Division can be done in the spring or fall, and the clumps should be divided into smaller pieces and replanted. It is important to water the plants regularly during the growing season.

Where to Find Senecio distalilobatus

Senecio distalilobatus is native to Mexico and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Senecio distalilobatus FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Senecio distalilobatus?

Senecio distalilobatus is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to the mountains of Central America, where it is found in the Andes and Sierra Madre Occidental.

What is the scientific classification of Senecio distalilobatus?

Senecio distalilobatus is classified as a species in the genus Senecio, in the family Asteraceae.

What are the uses of Senecio distalilobatus?

Senecio distalilobatus is used in traditional medicine as an antispasmodic, diuretic, and expectorant.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-39344: Based on the initial data import
Ian R. Thompson (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.Thomps.' in the authors string.