Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lawsonii
ID:
115164

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gamble

Source:
gcc

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1920: 342 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114493



Common Names

  • Senecio lawsonii
  • Lawson's Ragwort
  • California Ragwort


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Synonyms

  • Madaractis scabra DC. [unknown]
  • Doronicum lessingianum Wight & Arn. ex Arn. [unknown]
  • Senecio lessingianus C.B.Clarke [unknown]

Description

Senecio lawsonii (also called Lawson's ragwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to California. It grows to heights of up to 3 feet and has yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and is drought tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio lawsonii is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio lawsonii is small, yellow, and has five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio lawsonii is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by taking cuttings from the current season's growth and planting them in a moist, well-drained potting mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Senecio lawsonii

Senecio lawsonii is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, scrublands, and open woodlands.

Senecio lawsonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio lawsonii?

Senecio lawsonii

What is the common name of Senecio lawsonii?

Lawson's Ragwort

What is the natural habitat of Senecio lawsonii?

It is found in dry meadows, pastures, and roadsides

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,

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