Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subumbellatus
ID:
7566

Status:
valid

Authors:
Phil.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Anales Univ. Chile (1861) 64

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000006895



Common Names

  • Senecio subumbellatus
  • Subumbellate Groundsel
  • Subumbellate Ragwort


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Description

Senecio subumbellatus (also called subumbellate groundsel, among many other common names) is an herbaceous annual plant native to the western United States. It has deeply lobed leaves and yellow daisy-like flowers. It is found in open grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio subumbellatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Senecio multicaulis sub. multicaulis
Senecio subumbellatus var. microcephalus (Phil.) Tortosa & Adr.Bartoli

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio subumbellatus is a small, white daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seeds are small, dark brown and slightly oval. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio subumbellatus is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from cuttings. It can be propagated from seed, but it takes a long time for the seeds to germinate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Senecio subumbellatus

Senecio subumbellatus can be found in the mountains of western North America, from British Columbia to California.

Senecio subumbellatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio subumbellatus?

Senecio subumbellatus

What is the natural habitat of Senecio subumbellatus?

Meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands

What is the flowering season of Senecio subumbellatus?

Late spring to early summer

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,

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