Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
serranus
ID:
86381

Status:
valid

Authors:
Zardini

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Novon 2: 282. 1992

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000085710



Common Names

  • Senecio serranus
  • Mountain Ragwort
  • Mountain Groundsel


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Synonyms

  • Graphistylis serrana (Zardini) D.J.N.Hind [unknown]

Description

Senecio serranus (also called Serrano Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has small yellow flowers and grows in open grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio serranus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio serranus is yellow in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio serranus is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is a low-growing, mat-forming plant that produces small, yellow flowers in the summer. It is best grown in a sunny location in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Senecio serranus

Senecio serranus is native to the Canary Islands and can be found in rocky and sandy areas.

Senecio serranus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio serranus?

Senecio serranus

What is the common name of Senecio serranus?

Serrano Ragwort

Where is Senecio serranus found?

Senecio serranus is found in the western United States and Canada.

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