Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leptocarpus
ID:
125063

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 372 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000124392



Common Names

  • Senecio leptocarpus
  • Narrow-leaved Ragwort
  • Narrowleaf Groundsel


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Description

Senecio leptocarpus (also called Slenderfruit groundsel, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Southwestern United States and Northern Mexico. It has narrow, linear leaves and yellow flower heads. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils, and is often found in desert scrub and grassland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio leptocarpus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio leptocarpus has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and have a diameter of about 0.5 mm. The seedlings have a rosette of hairy leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio leptocarpus is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by division or cuttings. The plant can also be propagated from seed, but it is slow to germinate.

Where to Find Senecio leptocarpus

Senecio leptocarpus can be found in dry open woods and grasslands in the western United States.

Senecio leptocarpus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio leptocarpus?

Senecio leptocarpus

What is the common name of Senecio leptocarpus?

Slender-fruited Ragwort

What is the natural habitat of Senecio leptocarpus?

Grassy slopes and meadows

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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