Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eremophilus
ID:
66725

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
1884

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000066054



Common Names

  • Eremophilus Senecio
  • Senecio eremophilus
  • Desert Ragwort


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Description

Senecio eremophilus (also called Desert Senecio, among many other common names) is a small, woody shrub native to the deserts of North America. It has small, yellow daisy-like flowers and narrow, pointed leaves. It typically grows in dry, sandy areas and is drought-tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio eremophilus has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its medicinal properties. It can be used to treat a variety of ailments including fever, inflammation, and digestive problems.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Senecio eremophilus var. kingii Greenm.
Senecio eremophilus var. macdougalii (A.Heller) Cronquist
Senecio eremophilus var. eremophilus

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio eremophilus is a yellow daisy-like flower. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio eremophilus is a perennial herb that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring. Cuttings can also be taken in late summer.

Where to Find Senecio eremophilus

Senecio eremophilus is native to South Africa and can be found in dry grasslands and rocky outcrops.

Senecio eremophilus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio eremophilus?

Senecio eremophilus

What is the common name of Senecio eremophilus?

Desert Ragwort

Where does Senecio eremophilus grow?

Deserts and dry areas of the western United States

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

Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:244999-1: Based on the initial data import