Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rhyacophilus
ID:
34155

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greenm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 2: 280 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000033484



Common Names

  • Senecio Rhyacophilus
  • Rocky Mountain Ragwort
  • Mountain Groundsel


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Description

Senecio rhyacophilus (also called Water-loving Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has a basal rosette of leaves and solitary flower heads with white ray florets and yellow disc florets. It is native to the western United States and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio rhyacophilus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio rhyacophilus has small yellow flowers and the seeds are small and brown. The seedlings have short stems and small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio rhyacophilus is a perennial herb that is best propagated by division. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil in spring or autumn. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart.

Where to Find Senecio rhyacophilus

Senecio rhyacophilus is native to North America and is found in the United States and Mexico.

Senecio rhyacophilus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio rhyacophilus?

Senecio rhyacophilus

What is the family of Senecio rhyacophilus?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Senecio rhyacophilus?

Streambank Ragwort

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,

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