Status:
valid
Authors:
Franch.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Morot) 10: 417 (1896)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017345
Common Names
- Senecio nigrocinctus
- Black-banded Ragwort
- Black-banded Groundsel
Synonyms
- Senecio pteropodus W.W.Sm. [unknown]
Description
Senecio nigrocinctus (also called black-banded ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to western North America. It has a branching stem and grows to a height of 10-50 cm. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are yellow. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is found in deserts, grasslands, and chaparral habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio nigrocinctus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Senecio nigrocinctus has small, yellow flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio nigrocinctus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can tolerate some shade and can be grown in containers. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring.
Where to Find Senecio nigrocinctus
Senecio nigrocinctus is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in the wild in this region.
Senecio nigrocinctus FAQ
What type of plant is Senecio nigrocinctus?
Senecio nigrocinctus is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family.
What is the natural habitat of Senecio nigrocinctus?
Senecio nigrocinctus is native to Mexico and Central America.
What is the scientific classification of Senecio nigrocinctus?
Senecio nigrocinctus belongs to the family Asteraceae and the genus Senecio.
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,