Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microtis
ID:
35225

Status:
valid

Authors:
Phil.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Anales Univ. Chile 88: 253 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000034554



Common Names

  • Microtis Senecio
  • Microtis Groundsel
  • Microtis Ragwort


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Description

Senecio microtis (also called Pachyphytum microtis, among many other common names) is a succulent perennial plant native to Mexico. It has a rosette of fleshy, spoon-shaped leaves with a red-purple hue. It grows in rocky, arid habitats in its native region.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio microtis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio microtis is a yellow, daisy-like bloom. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with thin, bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio microtis is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized once a year.

Where to Find Senecio microtis

Senecio microtis is native to the Mediterranean region.

Senecio microtis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio microtis?

Senecio microtis

What is the family of Senecio microtis?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Senecio microtis?

Tiny Ragwort

Where is Senecio microtis found?

Senecio microtis is found in South Africa.

What is the habitat of Senecio microtis?

Senecio microtis grows in rocky areas, grasslands, and disturbed sites.

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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