Status:
valid
Authors:
Cabrera
Source:
gcc
Year:
1949
Citation Micro:
Lilloa 15: 242, fig. 86 (1949)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000128421
Common Names
- Jaffuel's Senecio
- Jaffuel's Ragwort
- Jaffuel's Groundsel
Description
Senecio jaffuelii (also called Jaffuel's ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States. It has a single stem with a single flower head. It grows in dry, open areas at elevations of up to 2,000 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio jaffuelii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as it is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio jaffuelii is yellow in color and has a daisy-like appearance. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio jaffuelii is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize in spring and summer. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued blooming.
Where to Find Senecio jaffuelii
Senecio jaffuelii is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in dry, rocky, calcareous soils.
Senecio jaffuelii FAQ
What is the common name of Senecio jaffuelii?
Silver Ragwort
What is the scientific name of Silver Ragwort?
Senecio jaffuelii
What is the natural habitat of Senecio jaffuelii?
It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in dry, sunny 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,