Status:
valid
Authors:
Rouy
Source:
gcc
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
Fl. France 8: 325, hybr. (1903)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026439
Common Names
- Senecio Lamottei
- Lamotte's Senecio
- Lamotte's Ragwort
Description
Senecio lamottei (also called Lamotte's Senecio, among many other common names) is an annual herb that can reach up to 40 cm in height. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in dry grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio lamottei is a popular ornamental plant, used in flower beds and borders. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive problems, such as indigestion and nausea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Senecio lamottei are bright yellow and daisy-like, with a central disc of yellow disc florets surrounded by yellow ray florets. The seeds are small, black and oblong. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio lamottei is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny spot and lightly covered with soil. Division of the clumps should be done in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Senecio lamottei
Senecio lamottei is native to Europe and can be found in dry, open areas such as grasslands and scrublands.
Senecio lamottei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio lamottei?
Senecio lamottei
What type of plant is Senecio lamottei?
It is an herbaceous perennial plant
Where is Senecio lamottei native to?
It is native to Mexico
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,