Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oerstedianus
ID:
66607

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth. ex Oerst.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Vidensk. Meddel. Dansk Naturhist. Foren. Kjobenhavn (1852) 109.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000065936



Common Names

  • Oerstedianus Senecio
  • Senecio
  • Oerstedianus Senecio


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Description

Senecio oerstedianus (also called Oersted's ragwort, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant with a woody base. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, sunny areas such as rocky slopes and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio oerstedianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio oerstedianus is yellow and has a single yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are slender and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio oerstedianus is an evergreen perennial that is native to Costa Rica and Panama. It is a low-growing plant that grows to a height of about 1 foot. It has small, oval-shaped leaves that are gray-green in color and are covered in a white, woolly fuzz. The flowers are yellow and appear in clusters. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Senecio oerstedianus

Senecio oerstedianus is found in Costa Rica.

Senecio oerstedianus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio oerstedianus?

Senecio oerstedianus

What is the common name of Senecio oerstedianus?

Oerstedianus ragwort

Where is Senecio oerstedianus native to?

Costa Rica

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Anders Sandøe Ørsted (1816-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oerst.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:246618-1: Based on the initial data import