Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
peninsularis
ID:
119129

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vasey & Rose

Source:
gcc

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Proc. U. S. Natl. Mus. 11: 531 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000118458



Common Names

  • Compacta Moss
  • Compacta Dicranella
  • Compacta


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Description

Senecio peninsularis (also called Peninsula groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States. It has a slender stem and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is found in grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio peninsularis is a species of flowering plant native to Mexico. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and its flowers are used as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators. It is also used in traditional Mexican medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio peninsularis is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio peninsularis is a perennial plant native to Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It can be pruned to shape and can be propagated from cuttings.

Where to Find Senecio peninsularis

Senecio peninsularis is native to Mexico and can be found in the wild in the states of Baja California and Sonora.

Senecio peninsularis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio peninsularis?

Senecio peninsularis

What is the common name of Senecio peninsularis?

Peninsular Ragwort

What is the habitat of Senecio peninsularis?

It is found in dry, rocky areas in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico

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

Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.
George Vasey (1822-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vasey' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:233716-2: Based on the initial data import