Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
icoglossus
ID:
117875

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 420 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000117204



Common Names

  • Icoglossus
  • Senecio
  • Cineraria


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Description

Senecio icoglossus (also called Icosahedral Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has yellow flowers and grows in sandy soils in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio icoglossus is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Senecio icoglossus var. araneosus DC.
Senecio icoglossus var. gigantophyllus Cabrera
Senecio icoglossus var. splendens Cabrera

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio icoglossus has yellow daisy-like flowers with yellow centers and long, thin petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio icoglossus is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Senecio icoglossus

Senecio icoglossus is native to the mountains of Central Asia, including the Himalayas, Karakorum, and Pamir. It can be found in alpine meadows and rocky slopes at elevations of 2,400-4,500 m.

Senecio icoglossus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio icoglossus?

Senecio icoglossus

What is the common name of Senecio icoglossus?

Icoglossus Ragwort

What is the natural habitat of Senecio icoglossus?

Open grassland and scrubland

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,