Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
romeroi
ID:
9005

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 74: 21 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000008334



Common Names

  • Senecio romeroi
  • Romero's Ragwort
  • Romero's Groundsel


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Description

Senecio romeroi (also called Romero's Ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to Mexico and is found in dry, rocky areas. It has yellow daisy-like flowers and small, grey-green leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio romeroi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases. It is also used as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio romeroi is a yellow, daisy-like flower head. The seeds are small, brown and have a white tuft of hairs at the end. The seedlings are small, with a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio romeroi is a perennial that is best propagated by division in the spring or early summer. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Senecio romeroi

Senecio romeroi is found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.

Senecio romeroi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio romeroi?

Senecio romeroi

What is the common name of Senecio romeroi?

Romero's Ragwort

What is the natural habitat of Senecio romeroi?

It is found in dry, rocky slopes and grasslands in South Africa.

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-108065: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.