Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ostenii
ID:
70891

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mattf.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Ostenia 325. 1933

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000070220



Common Names

  • Ostenii Senecio
  • Osten's Groundsel
  • Osten's Ragwort


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Description

Senecio ostenii (also called Osten's Ragwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Southwestern United States and Northern Mexico. It grows in dry, rocky habitats, and has a woody stem with gray-green leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio ostenii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and as a diuretic.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Senecio ostenii var. balaenicus Cabrera

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio ostenii has yellow flowers with a single row of petals and small, brown seeds. The seedlings have long, linear leaves and a thick taproot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio ostenii is a perennial plant that is propagated by seed. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. Pruning is recommended to maintain a compact shape and to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Senecio ostenii

Senecio ostenii can be found in the mountains of Central and Eastern Europe.

Senecio ostenii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio ostenii?

Senecio ostenii

What is the common name of Senecio ostenii?

Osten's ragwort

What is the natural habitat of Senecio ostenii?

It is found in dry, rocky areas in the Mediterranean region.

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-27028: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Mattfeld (1895-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mattf.' in the authors string.