Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
gcc
Year:
1884
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(3): 311 (1884)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000124682
Common Names
- Oligoleucus Groundsel
- Oligoleucus Senecio
- Senecio
Description
Senecio oligoleucus (also called Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to North America. It has small, yellow flower heads and lance-shaped leaves. It grows in moist, sandy soils in open woods, prairies, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio oligoleucus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and yellow flowers. It is also used for erosion control and soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Senecio oligoleucus has small yellow flower heads that are arranged in a flat-topped cluster. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio oligoleucus is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. When grown from seed, it should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. When grown from cuttings, the cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. The soil should be kept moist but not wet.
Where to Find Senecio oligoleucus
Senecio oligoleucus can be found in the western United States, including California, Oregon, and Washington.
Senecio oligoleucus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio oligoleucus?
Senecio oligoleucus
What is the common name of Senecio oligoleucus?
Slender groundsel
What is the natural habitat of Senecio oligoleucus?
Open woods, prairies, and disturbed sites
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,