Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pudicus
ID:
136839

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greene

Source:
gcc

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Pittonia 4(22): 118 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000136168



Common Names

  • Senecio Pudicus
  • Prairie Ragwort
  • Prairie Groundsel


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Synonyms

  • Ligularia pudica (Greene) W.A.Weber [unknown]
  • Senecio cernuus A.Gray [unknown]

Description

Senecio pudicus (also called Modest Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to South America and is found in grasslands and open woodlands. It has deeply lobed leaves and yellow daisy-like flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio pudicus is used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, pain, and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive yellow flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio pudicus has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio pudicus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Senecio pudicus

Senecio pudicus is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests. It is also found in the Caribbean and in parts of the United States, including Florida and Hawaii.

Senecio pudicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio pudicus?

Senecio pudicus

What is the family of Senecio pudicus?

Asteraceae

What is the native range of Senecio pudicus?

Argentina

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-96888: Based on the initial data import
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.