Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
speciosissimus
ID:
138636

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.C.Manning & Goldblatt

Source:
gcc

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 35(1): 55 (-57; figs. 1-2 (ph (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000137965



Common Names

  • Speciosissimus Senecio
  • Senecio Speciosissimus
  • Showy Groundsel


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Description

Senecio speciosissimus (also called Showy Senecio, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It grows up to 0.5 m tall and has small, yellow flowers. It is found in grasslands and meadows and prefers moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio speciosissimus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and other respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio speciosissimus has yellow flowers with a single row of yellow petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a single rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio speciosissimus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 5-9.

Where to Find Senecio speciosissimus

Senecio speciosissimus can be found in the western United States, including California, Oregon, and Washington.

Senecio speciosissimus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio speciosissimus?

Senecio speciosissimus

What is the common name of Senecio speciosissimus?

Most Beautiful Ragwort

What is the natural habitat of Senecio speciosissimus?

Senecio speciosissimus is found in dry, rocky areas in the Mediterranean region.

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-98628: Based on the initial data import
Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.
John C. Manning (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.C.Manning' in the authors string.