Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
othonniflorus
ID:
25718

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 386 (-387) (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000025047



Common Names

  • Othon's Groundsel
  • Othon's Senecio
  • Othon's Ragwort


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Synonyms

  • Cineraria denticulata L.f. [unknown]
  • Senecio eupatorioides Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Othonna glauca Spreng. ex Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Brachyrhynchos eupatorioides Less. [unknown]
  • Senecio denticulatus (Thunb.) Fourc. [unknown]
  • Doria denticulata Thunb. [unknown]

Description

Senecio othonniflorus (also called 'Othon's Ragwort', among many other common names) is an annual herb with yellow flowers. It is native to Central and South America and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio othonniflorus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases. It is also used as a natural dye and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio othonniflorus is a yellow-green, star-shaped flower with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and globular. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio othonniflorus is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be propagated by seed sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Senecio othonniflorus

Senecio othonniflorus is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in rocky, dry habitats. It is also found in parts of North Africa and the Middle East.

Senecio othonniflorus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio othonniflorus?

Senecio othonniflorus

What type of plant is Senecio othonniflorus?

Perennial herb

What is the growth habit of Senecio othonniflorus?

Low-growing, mat-forming

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,