Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
odontophyllus
ID:
26530

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Jeffrey

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 47(1): 95 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000025859



Common Names

  • Senecio odontophyllus
  • Odontophyllus Ragwort
  • Odontophyllus Groundsel


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Synonyms

  • Senecio linifolius C.B.Clarke [unknown]

Description

Senecio odontophyllus (also called toothed ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual herb with yellow flowers and a hairy stem. It is native to the southeastern United States and typically grows in moist meadows and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio odontophyllus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio odontophyllus is yellow, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a hairy stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio odontophyllus is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done through division of the root clump in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, although this is not as reliable.

Where to Find Senecio odontophyllus

Senecio odontophyllus is native to Chile and can be found in the Andes Mountains.

Senecio odontophyllus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio odontophyllus?

Senecio odontophyllus

What is the common name of Senecio odontophyllus?

Toothed ragwort

What is the natural habitat of Senecio odontophyllus?

Meadows, pastures, and roadsides

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,

References