Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
espinosae
ID:
84562

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Lilloa 15: 157, fig. 47 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000083891



Common Names

  • Spiny Senecio
  • Espinosae Senecio
  • Senecio


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Description

Senecio espinosae (also called Spiny Ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces yellow flower heads with many disc florets. It grows in dry, sandy or gravelly soils in open areas, such as roadsides, fields, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio espinosae is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and as a food plant for livestock. It is also used in landscaping and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio espinosae has yellow daisy-like flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown and slightly flattened. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with a white underside.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio espinosae is a perennial that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to sow the seeds directly in the garden in late spring or early summer. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and watered regularly. Once established, the plant will need minimal care.

Where to Find Senecio espinosae

Senecio espinosae is native to the Canary Islands.

Senecio espinosae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio espinosae?

Senecio espinosae

What is the family of Senecio espinosae?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Senecio espinosae?

Spiny ragwort

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,

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