Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
erechtitioides
ID:
40741

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
gcc

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 20: 171 1882

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000040070



Common Names

  • Erect Groundsel
  • Erechtitioides Senecio
  • Senecio erechtitioides


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Description

Senecio erechtitioides (also called white-top, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 50 cm tall. It is native to Mexico and Central America and is found in open areas, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio erechtitioides has been used as a source of firewood and forage for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio erechtitioides has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, brown and oval shaped. The seedlings are small and have oval shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio erechtitioides is a perennial herb native to South America. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn from non-flowering shoots. The cuttings should be rooted in a mixture of sand and peat moss. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Senecio erechtitioides

Senecio erechtitioides is native to South America and can be found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, deserts, and disturbed areas.

Senecio erechtitioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio erechtitioides?

Senecio erechtitioides

What is the common name of Senecio erechtitioides?

Silver Ragwort

What is the family of Senecio erechtitioides?

Asteraceae

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-138756: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.