Status:
valid
Authors:
Hemsl.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1881
Citation Micro:
Biol. Cent.-Amer., Bot. 2: 240 (1881)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018731
Common Names
- Senecio godmanii
- Godman's Groundsel
- Godman's Ragwort
Description
Senecio godmanii (also called Godman's ragwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Mexico and Central America, and is found in open areas, such as grasslands and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio godmanii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive yellow flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Senecio godmanii has yellow daisy-like flowers with yellow disk florets and white ray florets. Its seeds are small, dark brown and slightly flattened. The seedlings are hairy and have oval-shaped cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio godmanii is an annual herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by sowing the seeds in spring or autumn. It can also be grown from cuttings.
Where to Find Senecio godmanii
Senecio godmanii is native to Central America and can be found in dry, rocky areas. It is also found in parts of Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.
Senecio godmanii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio godmanii?
Senecio godmanii
Where is Senecio godmanii found?
Senecio godmanii is found in Mexico.
What is the habitat of Senecio godmanii?
Senecio godmanii is found in dry, scrubby 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,