Status:
valid
Authors:
Cabrera
Source:
gcc
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Argent. Bot. 5: 41, fig. 4 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000078698
Common Names
- Senecio emmae
- Emmae Senecio
- Senecio
Description
Senecio emmae (also called Emma's ragwort, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It has small, lance-shaped leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas and can be found in the Mexican states of Oaxaca and Puebla.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio emmae is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and landscaping. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues, fever, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Senecio emmae has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered together. The seeds are small and black, with a white tuft of hairs at one end. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio emmae is a perennial herb that is native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Senecio emmae
Senecio emmae is native to Mexico and is found in dry, rocky areas. It can be found in nurseries and online retailers that specialize in rare plants.
Senecio emmae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio emmae?
Senecio emmae
What is the natural habitat of Senecio emmae?
Senecio emmae is native to the western United States.
What is the common name of Senecio emmae?
Senecio emmae is commonly known as Emma's ragwort.
What is the growth habit of Senecio emmae?
Senecio emmae is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 4 feet tall.
What is the bloom time of Senecio emmae?
Senecio emmae blooms in late spring to early summer.
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,