Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
prionopterus
ID:
5474

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Rob. & Greenm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 32: 49 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004803



Common Names

  • Senecio prionopterus
  • Feathered Ragwort
  • Feathered Groundsel


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Description

Senecio prionopterus (also called Prion-winged Groundsel, among many other common names) is an herbaceous annual plant with yellow flowers. It is native to South America, and is found in dry, open grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio prionopterus is a perennial plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a ground cover and can be used to control erosion. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio prionopterus has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio prionopterus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or fall.

Where to Find Senecio prionopterus

Senecio prionopterus is native to the eastern United States, from Maine to Florida and west to Wisconsin and Texas.

Senecio prionopterus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio prionopterus?

Senecio prionopterus

Where is Senecio prionopterus found?

Senecio prionopterus is found in South Africa.

What type of soil does Senecio prionopterus prefer?

Senecio prionopterus prefers well-drained, sandy soils.

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-104619: Based on the initial data import
Benjamin Lincoln Robinson (1864-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Rob.' in the authors string.
Jesse More Greenman (1867-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greenm.' in the authors string.