Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
riograndensis
ID:
79580

Status:
valid

Authors:
Matzenb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Comun. Mus. Ci. Tecnol. P.U.C.R.S., Ser. Bot. 2: 6, fig. 1996

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000078909



Common Names

  • Rio Grande Ragwort
  • Rio Grande Senecio
  • Rio Grande Groundsel


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Description

Senecio riograndensis (also called Rio Grande Ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Argentina. It has an erect habit and its leaves are lanceolate and up to 3 cm long. It grows in grasslands, disturbed areas, and open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio riograndensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in herbal medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Euphorbia ammophila is a bright yellow, star-shaped flower with a long, slender tube. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio riograndensis is a perennial herb native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Division should be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Senecio riograndensis

Senecio riograndensis is native to the Chihuahuan Desert of Mexico and the United States. It can be found in desert scrub, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Senecio riograndensis FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Senecio riograndensis?

Senecio riograndensis is an annual herb that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil.

What is the average size of Senecio riograndensis?

Senecio riograndensis typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet and a width of 2-3 feet.

What is the best way to propagate Senecio riograndensis?

Senecio riograndensis can be propagated from seed or division.

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-355: Based on the initial data import
Nélson Ivo Matzenbacher (d.1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Matzenb.' in the authors string.