Status:
valid
Authors:
Klatt
Source:
gcc
Year:
1866
Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier iv. 468.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000042184
Common Names
- Senecio paucicalyculatus
- Paucicalyculatus Senecio
- Senecio Paucicalyculatus
Synonyms
- Senecio launayifolius O.Hoffm. [unknown]
Description
Senecio paucicalyculatus (also called Few-rayed Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herb that typically grows to a height of 0.2 to 0.5 meters. It has a slender stem and small, white flowers. It is native to North America, and is commonly found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio paucicalyculatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a natural dye and to make herbal teas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Senecio paucicalyculatus has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio paucicalyculatus is an annual herb that is best propagated through seed. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9.
Where to Find Senecio paucicalyculatus
Senecio paucicalyculatus is native to the western United States, from California to Montana.
Senecio paucicalyculatus FAQ
What is Senecio paucicalyculatus?
Senecio paucicalyculatus is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae.
Where is Senecio paucicalyculatus found?
Senecio paucicalyculatus is found in Mexico and Central America.
What are the uses of Senecio paucicalyculatus?
Senecio paucicalyculatus is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
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,