Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Turner
Source:
gcc
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 79: 77 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000015030
Common Names
- Ozolotepecanus Senecio
- Ozolotepecanus Ragwort
- Senecio ozolotepecanus
Description
Senecio ozolotepecanus (also called Ozolotepec ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant of the family Asteraceae. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Mexico and is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio ozolotepecanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio ozolotepecanus is yellow and has a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and wiry.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio ozolotepecanus is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Senecio ozolotepecanus
Senecio ozolotepecanus is native to Mexico and can be found in dry grasslands and scrublands.
Senecio ozolotepecanus FAQ
What are the common names for Senecio ozolotepecanus?
Senecio ozolotepecanus is commonly known as Ozolotepecanus Groundsel
What is the natural habitat of Senecio ozolotepecanus?
Senecio ozolotepecanus is native to Mexico
What is the average height of Senecio ozolotepecanus?
Senecio ozolotepecanus typically grows to a height of 0.5-1.5 meters
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,