Status:
valid
Authors:
Muschl.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Wiss. Erg. Deut. Zentr.-Afr. Exped., Bot. 2: 395 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000063210
Common Names
- Senecio sabinjoensis
- Sabinjo Ragwort
- Sabinjo Senecio
Synonyms
- Senecio gwinnerianus Muschl. [unknown]
Description
Senecio sabinjoensis (also called Sabinjo's Ragwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Mexico and is found in dry, open areas such as grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio sabinjoensis is a drought-resistant plant that can be used as a ground cover in gardens and landscapes. It is also known for its ability to attract butterflies and other beneficial insects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Senecio sabinjoensis has yellow flowers that produce small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio sabinjoensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown from seed, but it is slow to germinate and may take up to two months. It should be planted in a sunny location and watered regularly. It can tolerate some drought but will benefit from regular watering. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Senecio sabinjoensis
Senecio sabinjoensis can be found in the western United States and northern Mexico.
Senecio sabinjoensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio sabinjoensis?
Senecio sabinjoensis
What type of plant is Senecio sabinjoensis?
Herbaceous perennial
Where is Senecio sabinjoensis native to?
Southern Mexico
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,