Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray ex Lyon
Source:
gcc
Year:
1886
Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 11: 335, nomen (1886)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000082405
Common Names
- Lyon's Senecio
- Senecio
- Lyon's Groundsel
Description
Senecio lyonii (also called Lyon's Ragwort, and Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a hairy stem and leaves, and small, yellow flowers. It grows in open, sunny areas, and is often found in disturbed soils.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio lyonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and digestive issues. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Senecio lyonii has small, white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are small and have a single, round leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio lyonii is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, it can be divided or propagated from cuttings.
Where to Find Senecio lyonii
Senecio lyonii is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Senecio lyonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio lyonii?
Senecio lyonii
What is the family of Senecio lyonii?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Senecio lyonii?
Lyon's Ragwort
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,