Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss. ex DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 7(1): 300 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000011734
Common Names
- Senecio quinqueradiatus
- Five-rayed Ragwort
- Five-rayed Groundsel
Description
Senecio quinqueradiatus (also called 'Rabbitbrush', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a woody stem and its leaves are alternate, ovate and entire. It grows in open areas, dry meadows and in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio quinqueradiatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio quinqueradiatus is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio quinqueradiatus is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to South America. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Senecio quinqueradiatus
Senecio quinqueradiatus can be found in dry, open areas in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Senecio quinqueradiatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio quinqueradiatus?
Senecio quinqueradiatus
What is the common name of Senecio quinqueradiatus?
Five-rayed Groundsel
What is the optimal growing environment for Senecio quinqueradiatus?
Full sun to partial shade, in moist, well-drained soil
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,