Senecio serpentinicola - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
serpentinicola
ID:
30463
Status:
valid
Authors:
Jeanm.
Source:
gcc
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Candollea 58(2): 451 (2003) (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000029792
Common Names
- Serpentine Groundsel
- Serpentine Ragwort
- Serpentine Senecio
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Senecio serpentinicola (also called Serpentine Groundsel, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Mexico and Central America. It has yellow flowers and grows to a height of 0.5 to 1 meter. It is found in grasslands, woodlands, and rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio serpentinicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Senecio serpentinicola has small, white flowers with yellow centers and seeds that are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Senecio serpentinicola is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that grows in full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in well-drained, sandy soils and can tolerate drought. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny spot. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Senecio serpentinicola
Senecio serpentinicola is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky habitats such as deserts, hillsides, and canyons.
Senecio serpentinicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio serpentinicola?
Senecio serpentinicola
What is the common name of Senecio serpentinicola?
Serpentine Ragwort
What is the natural habitat of Senecio serpentinicola?
Grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed areas
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
Daniel Jeanmonod (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jeanm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60426872-2: Based on the initial data import