Status:
valid
Authors:
Phil.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Anales Univ. Chile 88: 7 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129959
Common Names
- Senecio sundtii
- Sundt's Ragwort
- Sundt's Groundsel
Description
Senecio sundtii (also called Sundt's ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It grows in dry, rocky areas, often in disturbed habitats such as roadsides and fields.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio sundtii has been used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including skin diseases, digestive issues, and respiratory problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Senecio sundtii has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, hairy leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio sundtii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and frost, but is best grown in cooler climates. It is an ideal plant for rock gardens, borders, and containers.
Where to Find Senecio sundtii
Senecio sundtii can be found in South Africa.
Senecio sundtii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio sundtii?
Senecio sundtii
What is the common name of Senecio sundtii?
Sundt's Groundsel
What is the natural habitat of Senecio sundtii?
Grasslands, meadows, and pastures
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,