Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laseguei
ID:
75208

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hombr. & Jacquinot ex Decne.

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:
Voy. Pôle Sud : 48

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000074537



Common Names

  • Senecio Laseguei
  • Lasegue's Ragwort
  • Lasegue's Groundsel


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Description

Senecio laseguei (also called Lasegue's ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Mexico and Central America. It typically grows in dry, open areas such as roadsides and disturbed areas. It has bright yellow flower heads and lance-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio laseguei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, cough, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio laseguei is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio laseguei is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location and keep the soil moist until germination. To propagate from cuttings, take stem cuttings in the spring or early summer and root them in a potting mix.

Where to Find Senecio laseguei

Senecio laseguei is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca, Veracruz, and Puebla.

Senecio laseguei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio laseguei?

Senecio laseguei

What is the common name of Senecio laseguei?

Lasegue's Ragwort

What type of plant is Senecio laseguei?

Annual herb

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-31259: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Decaisne (1807-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Decne.' in the authors string.
Jacques Bernard Hombron (1798-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hombr.' in the authors string.
Honoré Jacquinot (1815-1887): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacquinot' in the authors string.