Status:
valid
Authors:
Compton
Source:
gcc
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 33: 301 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000014846
Common Names
- Senecio Mlilwanensis
- Mlilwan Ragwort
- Mlilwan Groundsel
Description
Senecio mlilwanensis (also called Mlilwan Senecio, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South Africa. It has small yellow flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves. It grows in sandy, well-drained soils in arid and semi-arid regions, and is often found in rocky outcrops and on hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio mlilwanensis is a perennial herb native to Mexico and Central America. It has many non-medical uses, such as providing a habitat for wildlife, providing erosion control, and being used as an ornamental plant in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Senecio mlilwanensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves that are covered in short hairs.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio mlilwanensis is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division or cuttings. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).
Where to Find Senecio mlilwanensis
Senecio mlilwanensis is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca, Guerrero, and Chiapas.
Senecio mlilwanensis FAQ
What are the common names of Senecio mlilwanensis?
Senecio mlilwanensis is commonly known as Mlilwan Senecio.
What is the natural habitat of Senecio mlilwanensis?
Senecio mlilwanensis is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, where it grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in desert scrub, chaparral, and grassland habitats.
What are the characteristics of Senecio mlilwanensis?
Senecio mlilwanensis is an annual herb with yellow flowers. It grows to a height of 1-2 feet and has a spreading habit.
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,