Status:
valid
Authors:
Muschl.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Congo Belge, Bot. , sér. 4, 2(1): 174 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000006782
Common Names
- Senecio Mariettae
- Mariettae Senecio
- Senecio
Description
Senecio mariettae (also called Marietta's ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to California. It has small, yellow flowers and grows to a height of 0.5-1 m. It prefers dry, sunny habitats and is often found in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio mariettae is often used as a ground cover and is also used in rock gardens. It is also known to attract butterflies and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Senecio mariettae has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a white midrib.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio mariettae is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. Propagation is done by seed or division of the clumps.
Where to Find Senecio mariettae
Senecio mariettae is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky areas, often in full sun.
Senecio mariettae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio mariettae?
Senecio mariettae
What is the family of Senecio mariettae?
Asteraceae
What is the native range of Senecio mariettae?
Southwestern United States
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,