Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
melanopotamicus
ID:
68254

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Revista Mus. La Plata, Secc. Bot. 4: 310, fig. 98 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000067583



Common Names

  • Senecio melanopotamicus
  • Blackwater Senecio
  • Blackwater Ragwort


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Description

Senecio melanopotamicus (also called 'black-stem ragwort', among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has yellow flowers and dark-green leaves. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio melanopotamicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio melanopotamicus is a yellow-orange disc floret, with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio melanopotamicus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and does not require much maintenance. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Senecio melanopotamicus

Senecio melanopotamicus is native to the United States and can be found in the states of Arizona, California, Nevada, and Utah.

Senecio melanopotamicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio melanopotamicus?

Senecio melanopotamicus

What is the common name of Senecio melanopotamicus?

African Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Senecio melanopotamicus?

Grassy slopes, rocky outcrops, 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,

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