Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flaccidus
ID:
14917

Status:
valid

Authors:
Less.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 5(1): 161 (-162) (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000014246



Common Names

  • Sticky Ragwort
  • Sticky Groundsel
  • Sticky Senecio


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Description

Senecio flaccidus (also called Senecio, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States. It has yellow flowers and grows in dry, sandy soils in open woods and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio flaccidus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, including skin diseases, fever, and inflammation.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Senecio flaccidus var. monoensis (Greene) B.L.Turner & T.M.Barkley
Senecio flaccidus var. douglasii (DC.) B.L.Turner & T.M.Barkley
Senecio flaccidus var. durangensis (Greenm.) T.M.Barkley

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio flaccidus has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have thin stems and long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio flaccidus is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a seed tray and cover lightly with soil. Keep the soil moist and warm until germination occurs. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer and should be planted in a pot filled with a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, sunny location until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Senecio flaccidus

Senecio flaccidus is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky areas, often in full sun.

Senecio flaccidus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio flaccidus?

Senecio flaccidus

What is the common name of Senecio flaccidus?

Flaccid Ragwort

What is the natural habitat of Senecio flaccidus?

Grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas

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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