Status:
valid
Authors:
Franch.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Morot) viii. (1894) 364
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000093563
Common Names
- Pteridophyllus Senecio
- Senecio Pteridophyllus
- Pteridophyllus
Description
Senecio pteridophyllus (also called Fernleaf Ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual plant with pinnate leaves and yellow flower heads. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is typically found in grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio pteridophyllus is an ornamental plant used in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, respiratory problems, and stomach ailments. It is also used as an insect repellent and as a fertilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio pteridophyllus is yellow and daisy-like, with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seed is a small achene, with a blackish-brown colour. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio pteridophyllus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be grown from seed, which should be sown in the autumn or spring. The plants prefer a sunny position in well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Deadheading will help to promote more flowers.
Where to Find Senecio pteridophyllus
Senecio pteridophyllus can be found in the southwestern United States, Mexico, and Central America.
Senecio pteridophyllus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio pteridophyllus?
Senecio pteridophyllus
What is the common name of Senecio pteridophyllus?
Pteridophyll Senecio
What is the habitat of Senecio pteridophyllus?
It is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Central America, and South America.
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,