Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eremicola
ID:
131146

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.Thomps.

Source:
gcc

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Muelleria 21: 66 (60, 68-69; figs. 16e, (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000130475



Common Names

  • Senecio eremicola
  • Desert Ragwort
  • Desert Groundsel


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Description

Senecio eremicola (also called Desert Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual plant in the Asteraceae family. It has yellow flower heads and is native to the deserts of North Africa. It typically grows in sandy soils and dry grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio eremicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio eremicola has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single, narrow, linear leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio eremicola is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. It is not very tolerant of cold temperatures and should be protected from frost.

Where to Find Senecio eremicola

Senecio eremicola can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Senecio eremicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio eremicola?

Senecio eremicola

What is the common name of Senecio eremicola?

Desert Ragwort

What is the family of Senecio eremicola?

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-91374: Based on the initial data import
Ian R. Thompson (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.Thomps.' in the authors string.