Senecio penninervius - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
penninervius
ID:
78103
Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 395 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000077432
Common Names
- Penninerved ragwort
- Penninerved groundsel
- Penninerved senecio
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Senecio penninervius (also called Narrowleaf Ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has small, yellow flowers and narrow, linear leaves. It is found in dry, rocky hillsides and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio penninervius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a forage crop for livestock. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Senecio penninervius has yellow flowers with a single row of yellow ray florets and yellow disc florets. The seeds are small, round, and black, and are distributed by the wind. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves with a taproot.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Senecio penninervius is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Senecio penninervius
Senecio penninervius can be found in South Africa, growing in rocky, grassy areas.
Senecio penninervius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio penninervius?
Senecio penninervius
What type of plant is Senecio penninervius?
It is an annual herb
Where does Senecio penninervius grow?
It is native to 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
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-3406: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.