Status:
valid
Authors:
Cabrera
Source:
gcc
Year:
1949
Citation Micro:
Lilloa 15: 180, fig. 57 (1949)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000027792
Common Names
- Senecio pseudalmeidae
- False Almeida's Ragwort
- Almeida's False Ragwort
Description
Senecio pseudalmeidae (also called False Almeida Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has long, narrow leaves with a serrated margin and yellow-green flowers. It typically grows in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and deserts.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio pseudalmeidae is used in traditional medicine for treating fever and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Senecio pseudalmeidae has yellow flowers with five petals, each about 1 cm long. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio pseudalmeidae is a perennial plant that is best grown in well-drained, sandy soils in full sun. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in spring or autumn. Sow the seeds in a cold frame and keep the soil moist. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Senecio pseudalmeidae
Senecio pseudalmeidae can be found in the Canary Islands, Madeira, and the Azores.
Senecio pseudalmeidae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio pseudalmeidae?
Senecio pseudalmeidae
What are the common names of Senecio pseudalmeidae?
Silver Ragwort
What is the natural habitat of Senecio pseudalmeidae?
It is found in rocky grasslands and scrublands in the Mediterranean region
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,