Status:
valid
Authors:
Cabrera
Source:
gcc
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Notas Mus. La Plata, Bot. 1: 399, fig. 3 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000060129
Common Names
- Senecio Lilloi
- Lillo's Ragwort
- Lillo's Groundsel
Description
Senecio lilloi (also called Lillo's Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the western United States and is found in dry, open areas. It has yellow flowers and lance-shaped leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio lilloi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves are used to make tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Senecio lilloi has yellow daisy-like flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio lilloi is an evergreen shrub native to the western United States. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a light, well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Senecio lilloi
Senecio lilloi is native to Argentina and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Senecio lilloi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio lilloi?
Senecio lilloi
What is the common name of Senecio lilloi?
Lillo's Ragwort
What is the natural habitat of Senecio lilloi?
Grasslands and open woodlands
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,