Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pinacatensis
ID:
135638

Status:
valid

Authors:
Felger

Source:
gcc

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 71: 326 (-328), fig. 1 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000134967



Common Names

  • Pinacatensis Senecio
  • Pinacatensis Groundsel
  • Pinacatensis Ragwort


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Description

Senecio pinacatensis (also called Pinacate Ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual herb with white, yellow or orange flowers. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and grows in desert scrub and grassland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio pinacatensis is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in herbal teas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio pinacatensis is yellow and daisy-like. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a yellow-greenish color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio pinacatensis is a perennial that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or cuttings. Division should be done in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Senecio pinacatensis

Senecio pinacatensis can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Senecio pinacatensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio pinacatensis?

Senecio pinacatensis

What is the common name of Senecio pinacatensis?

Senecio

What is the natural habitat of Senecio pinacatensis?

Grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas

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,

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