Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spanomerus
ID:
64227

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.Thomps.

Source:
gcc

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Muelleria 21: 58 (60-63; figs. 16b, 17) (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000063556



Common Names

  • Senecio spanomerus
  • Senecio Spanomerus
  • Senecio Spanomerus


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Synonyms

  • Senecio lautus dissectifolius Ali [unknown]

Description

Senecio spanomerus (also called Spanomeric Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herb with yellow flowers and linear leaves. It is native to Mexico and is found in grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio spanomerus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used to attract butterflies and other pollinators. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, colds, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio spanomerus is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center and white petals. The seed is a small, round capsule containing several small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with thin, lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio spanomerus is a perennial plant that is best propagated by seed. It can be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. It can also be propagated by division in spring.

Where to Find Senecio spanomerus

Senecio spanomerus can be found in the western United States, primarily in the Rocky Mountains and western Great Plains.

Senecio spanomerus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio spanomerus?

Senecio spanomerus

What is the common name of Senecio spanomerus?

Silver Ragwort

What type of plant is Senecio spanomerus?

Herbaceous perennial

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-20522: Based on the initial data import
Ian R. Thompson (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.Thomps.' in the authors string.