Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 383 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043335
Common Names
- Matricaria-Leaved Senecio
- Matricaria-Leaved Ragwort
- Matricaria-Leaved Groundsel
Synonyms
- Senecio filipes Turcz. [unknown]
Description
Senecio matricariifolius (also called Matricaria-Leaf Ragwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It grows in dry grasslands, scrublands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio matricariifolius is used in traditional Mexican medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including skin diseases, digestive issues, and respiratory problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio matricariifolius is a small, yellow-green flower head with a few yellow ray florets. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio matricariifolius is a perennial herb native to Mexico and Guatemala. It can be propagated from seed or by division. When propagating from seed, it is best to sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix in the spring. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light. When propagating by division, divide the clumps in the spring and replant the divisions in a well-draining potting mix. Water the divisions regularly and provide plenty of light.
Where to Find Senecio matricariifolius
Senecio matricariifolius can be found in the Mediterranean region, including southern Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa.
Senecio matricariifolius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio matricariifolius?
Senecio matricariifolius
What type of plant is Senecio matricariifolius?
It is a perennial herb
Where is Senecio matricariifolius native to?
It is native to Mexico
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,