Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sorianoi
ID:
129504

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cabrera in M.N.Correa

Source:
gcc

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Fl. Patagonica 7: 216, fig. 211 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000128833



Common Names

  • Soriano's Groundsel
  • Soriano's Senecio
  • Soriano's Ragwort


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Description

Senecio sorianoi (also called 'Soriano's Groundsel', 'Soriano's Ragwort', and 'Soriano's Senecio', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm in height. It has yellow flowers and is native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in rocky slopes, grasslands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio sorianoi is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a food source. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a dye for fabrics and food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio sorianoi is yellow and daisy-like, with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a tuft of white hairs attached to them. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio sorianoi is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer, and divisions should be taken in spring or autumn. The divisions should be taken from the top of the plant, and should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Senecio sorianoi

Senecio sorianoi is native to the Canary Islands and can be found in the wild on the islands of La Palma, Tenerife, and Gran Canaria.

Senecio sorianoi FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Senecio sorianoi?

Senecio sorianoi prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

What is the ideal temperature for Senecio sorianoi?

Senecio sorianoi prefers temperatures between 60-80°F (15-27°C).

How often should Senecio sorianoi be watered?

Senecio sorianoi should be watered when the soil is dry to the touch. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some dryness.

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-89794: Based on the initial data import
Ángel Lulio Cabrera (1908-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cabrera' in the authors string.
Maevia Noemí Correa (1914-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.N.Correa' in the authors string.