Status:
valid
Authors:
Meyen & Walp.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1843
Citation Micro:
Nov. Actorum Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. Nat. Cur. 19(Suppl. 1): 283 (1843)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000096106
Common Names
- Senecio
- Rudbeckia-Leaf Senecio
- Rudbeckia-Leaf Ragwort
Synonyms
- Senecio rudbeckiaefolius rudbeckiaefolius [unknown]
Description
Senecio rudbeckiaefolius (also called Black-eyed Susan, among many other common names) is an annual plant with yellow flowers and deeply-lobed leaves. It is native to North America, and is commonly found in grasslands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio rudbeckiaefolius is an edible plant that can be used to make salads, teas, and soups. It is also known to have medicinal properties and is used to treat digestive problems, fever, and urinary tract infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio rudbeckiaefolius is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio rudbeckiaefolius is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or by seed in spring.
Where to Find Senecio rudbeckiaefolius
Senecio rudbeckiaefolius is native to North America and can be found in moist, shady areas.
Senecio rudbeckiaefolius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio rudbeckiaefolius?
Senecio rudbeckiaefolius
What is the family of Senecio rudbeckiaefolius?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Senecio rudbeckiaefolius?
Rudbeckia-leaved Groundsel
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,