Status:
valid
Authors:
Chang
Source:
gcc
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Bull. Fan Mem. Inst. Biol. , Bot. 6: 53 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000008663
Common Names
- Many-lobed Senecio
- Many-lobed Groundsel
- Many-lobed Ragwort
Description
Senecio multilobus (also called Cutleaf Groundsel, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States and Canada. It typically grows in open meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas at elevations of 0-3000 m. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall flowering stem with yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio multilobus is a popular ornamental plant, often grown in gardens and parks for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio multilobus is a yellow daisy-like bloom with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown nut-like structure. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio multilobus is a perennial plant that is best propagated by seed. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F. It is best to water the plant regularly during the growing season and to fertilize it with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Senecio multilobus
Senecio multilobus is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Senecio multilobus FAQ
What is Senecio multilobus?
Senecio multilobus is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family.
What is the natural habitat of Senecio multilobus?
Senecio multilobus is found in dry, rocky, and sandy soils.
What is the blooming period of Senecio multilobus?
Senecio multilobus typically blooms from June to August.
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,