Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pleistocephalus
ID:
22929

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Moore

Source:
gcc

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 43: 170 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000022258



Common Names

  • Pleistocephalus Senecio
  • Pleistocephalus Daisy
  • Pleistocephalus Daisybush


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Description

Senecio pleistocephalus (also called Pleistocephala Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the western United States. It has yellow flowers and grows in dry, sunny areas and on rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio pleistocephalus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a source of food for birds and other wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio pleistocephalus is a small, white daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are small and thin with a white stem and small, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio pleistocephalus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun and can tolerate some shade. It prefers well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Fertilize lightly.

Where to Find Senecio pleistocephalus

Senecio pleistocephalus can be found in the western United States, including California, Oregon, Nevada, Arizona, and Utah.

Senecio pleistocephalus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio pleistocephalus?

Senecio pleistocephalus

What is the family of Senecio pleistocephalus?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Senecio pleistocephalus?

Many-headed Groundsel

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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