Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ochoanus
ID:
114994

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 8: 188 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114323



Common Names

  • Ochoa's Groundsel
  • Ochoa's Ragwort
  • Senecio Ochoanus


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Description

Senecio ochoanus (also called Ochoa's Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has small, yellow flowers and is usually found in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio ochoanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover due to its low-growing habit. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio ochoanus has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single stem with narrow, lanceolate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio ochoanus is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayan region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F). It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month.

Where to Find Senecio ochoanus

Senecio ochoanus is native to the Canary Islands.

Senecio ochoanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio ochoanus?

Senecio ochoanus

What is the common name of Senecio ochoanus?

Ochoa's ragwort

What is the natural habitat of Senecio ochoanus?

Grasslands 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,