Status:
valid
Authors:
Cabrera
Source:
gcc
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Notas Mus. La Plata, Bot. 1: 28, fig. 4 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000128697
Common Names
- Senecio
- Parodii Groundsel
- Parodii Ragwort
Description
Senecio parodii (also called 'Parodi's Ragwort', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, lobed leaves and produces yellow flower heads. It grows in disturbed areas and open grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio parodii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Senecio parodii has yellow flowers with five petals and can reach up to 4 cm in diameter. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio parodii is a perennial flowering plant native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It should be watered regularly and fertilized in spring and summer. Pruning is recommended to keep the plant compact and to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Senecio parodii
Senecio parodii can be found in the highlands of Central America.
Senecio parodii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio parodii?
Senecio parodii
What is the common name of Senecio parodii?
Parodi's Senecio
What is the habitat of Senecio parodii?
Senecio parodii is found in dry forests and scrublands in South America
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,