Senecio pellitus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pellitus
ID:
94556
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
gcc
Year:
1861
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts v. (1861) 143.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000093885
Common Names
- Pellitory
- Tansy Ragwort
- Senecio
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Senecio pellitus (also called Woolly Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant, native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It grows in dry, open habitats, such as in meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio pellitus is used as an ornamental plant and is known to attract birds and butterflies. It is also used in traditional medicine as a remedy for fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Senecio pellitus has small yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and brown and are contained in a small, papery achene. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Senecio pellitus is a perennial plant that is best propagated through division of the root clump. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9.
Where to Find Senecio pellitus
Senecio pellitus is native to North America and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and woodlands.
Senecio pellitus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio pellitus?
Senecio pellitus
What type of plant is Senecio pellitus?
Annual herb
Where does Senecio pellitus grow?
It is native to Mexico, Guatemala, and El Salvador
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
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:246822-1: Based on the initial data import