Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
madrensis
ID:
131928

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts xix. (1883) 55.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000131257



Common Names

  • Senecio Madrensis
  • Mexican Flame Vine
  • Mountain Ragwort


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Description

Senecio madrensis (also called Madrean Ragwort, among many other common names) is a small perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has a rosette of small, ovate to lanceolate leaves and produces small yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio madrensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio madrensis has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are small and have long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio madrensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Mexico and Guatemala. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a light, well-drained soil. The plants should be kept moist and fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Senecio madrensis

Senecio madrensis is native to Mexico and can be found in the Sierra Madre Occidental.

Senecio madrensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio madrensis?

Senecio madrensis

What is the common name of Senecio madrensis?

Madrean Groundsel

What is the natural habitat of Senecio madrensis?

It is found in dry, rocky areas in Mexico and Guatemala

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-92128: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.