Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sacramentanus
ID:
87629

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wooton & Standl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 16: 194 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000086958



Common Names

  • Sacramento Groundsel
  • Sacramento Ragwort
  • Senecio sacramentanus


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Description

Senecio sacramentanus (also called 'Sacramento Groundsel', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a low-growing habit and grows in meadows, forests, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio sacramentanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio sacramentanus is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio sacramentanus is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. Propagation is by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed sown in spring.

Where to Find Senecio sacramentanus

Senecio sacramentanus can be found in the western United States, primarily in California, Nevada, and Arizona.

Senecio sacramentanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio sacramentanus?

Senecio sacramentanus

What is the common name of Senecio sacramentanus?

Sacramento groundsel

What is the family of Senecio sacramentanus?

Asteraceae

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-43339: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Elmer Ottis Wooton (1865-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wooton' in the authors string.