Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook. & Arn.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1841
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Hooker) 3: 332 (1841)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000101546
Common Names
- Senecio Donianus
- Donian Ragwort
- Donian's Ragwort
Synonyms
- Senecio lanuginosus Don ex Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
- Senecio arachnoideus arachnoideus [unknown]
- Senecio lanuginosus D.Don [unknown]
- Senecio arachnoideus Phil. [unknown]
- Senecio arachnoideus viridis Hauman [unknown]
Description
Senecio donianus (also called Don's Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It grows in dry, open areas such as rocky hillsides and canyons. The plant can reach up to 30 cm in height and has yellow-orange flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio donianus is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant to treat respiratory issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Senecio donianus has yellow flowers with a diameter of 3-5 cm, and its seeds are small, brown and round-shaped. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio donianus is a perennial species that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade and can tolerate drought. It is best to divide the plant in the spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in the spring and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be thinned out when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Senecio donianus
Senecio donianus is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in areas of Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.
Senecio donianus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio donianus?
Senecio donianus
What type of plant is Senecio donianus?
It is an annual herb
Where is Senecio donianus found?
It is found in the Mediterranean region
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,