Senecio dracunculoides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dracunculoides
ID:
115197
Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 400 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114526
Common Names
- Senecio
- Stinking Ragwort
- Dracunculoides
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Senecio dracunculoides (also called Threadleaf Groundsel, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the southwestern United States and is found in dry, open areas. Its leaves are linear and its flowers are yellow.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio dracunculoides is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage. It is also used as a ground cover in gardens to reduce weeds and to prevent soil erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Senecio dracunculoides has yellow flowers with five petals and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a single, long stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Senecio dracunculoides is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly, but not too often. Fertilize it with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage new blooms.
Where to Find Senecio dracunculoides
Senecio dracunculoides is native to the western United States and Canada.
Senecio dracunculoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio dracunculoides?
Senecio dracunculoides
What is the family of Senecio dracunculoides?
Asteraceae
Where is Senecio dracunculoides found?
It is found in the western United States and Canada.
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
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:244913-1: Based on the initial data import