Senecio oldfieldii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oldfieldii
ID:
39256
Status:
valid
Authors:
I.Thomps.
Source:
gcc
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Muelleria 19: 195 (197-198; fig. 46) (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000038585
Common Names
- Oldfieldii Senecio
- Senecio oldfieldii
- Oldfield's Senecio
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Senecio oldfieldii (also called Oldfield Ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the United States. It is a low-growing plant with a rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in dry, open areas such as roadsides, fields, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio oldfieldii is a drought-tolerant plant that can be used as a ground cover in dry areas. It is also attractive to bees and butterflies, making it a great addition to a garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Senecio oldfieldii has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. Its seeds are small, black and round-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have two pairs of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Senecio oldfieldii is a perennial plant native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, which should be sown in the spring. Division can also be used to propagate the plant.
Where to Find Senecio oldfieldii
Senecio oldfieldii can be found in the Oldfield region of the United States.
Senecio oldfieldii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio oldfieldii?
Senecio oldfieldii
What type of plant is Senecio oldfieldii?
It is an herb
Where is Senecio oldfieldii found?
It is found in the United States
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
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-137305: Based on the initial data import
Ian R. Thompson (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.Thomps.' in the authors string.