Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ertterae
ID:
73731

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.M.Barkley

Source:
gcc

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
N. Amer. Fl. , ser. 2, 10: 124 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000073060



Common Names

  • Ertter's Groundsel
  • Ertter's Ragwort
  • Ertter's Senecio


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Description

Senecio ertterae (also called Etterer's Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio ertterae is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, as a food source for animals, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio ertterae has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio ertterae is a perennial plant that is native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that grows to about 2 feet tall and wide. It has small, oval-shaped leaves that are gray-green in color. The flowers are yellow and daisy-like. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained, fertile soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Senecio ertterae

Senecio ertterae can be found in the dry regions of Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.

Senecio ertterae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio ertterae?

Senecio ertterae

What is the common name of Senecio ertterae?

Senecio ertterae does not have a common name.

What type of plant is Senecio ertterae?

Senecio ertterae is a flowering plant.

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-29801: Based on the initial data import
Theodore Mitchell Barkley (1934-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.M.Barkley' in the authors string.