Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rhyncholaenus
ID:
133853

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 397 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000133182



Common Names

  • Senecio Rhyncholaenus
  • Rhyncholaenus Senecio
  • Senecio


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Synonyms

  • Senecio pseudo-rhyncholaenus auriculatus Thell. [unknown]

Description

Senecio rhyncholaenus (also called Rhyncholaenus Ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is a hairy plant with a single stem that grows up to 1 meter tall. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a terminal flower head. It is found in dry grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio rhyncholaenus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb to treat digestive problems, fever, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio rhyncholaenus is yellow in color and has five yellow petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio rhyncholaenus is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 5-9.

Where to Find Senecio rhyncholaenus

Senecio rhyncholaenus is native to South America and can be found in the countries of Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia.

Senecio rhyncholaenus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio rhyncholaenus?

Senecio rhyncholaenus

What is the common name of Senecio rhyncholaenus?

Rhyncholaenus groundsel

What is the natural habitat of Senecio rhyncholaenus?

It is native to 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,

References