Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
supremus
ID:
117491

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 27, n.° 2: 18 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000116820



Common Names

  • Supreme Senecio
  • Supreme Groundsel
  • Supreme Ragwort


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Description

Senecio supremus (also called Giant Groundsel, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to the mountains of western North America. It has large, bright yellow flowers and grows in dry, rocky soils in open meadows and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio supremus is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio supremus is white and tubular in shape. The seed is small and brown. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio supremus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in autumn or spring.

Where to Find Senecio supremus

Senecio supremus is native to the Himalayas and can be found in alpine meadows and grasslands at elevations of 3,000 to 5,000 meters.

Senecio supremus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio supremus?

Senecio supremus

What is the common name of Senecio supremus?

Supreme Senecio

What is the family of Senecio supremus?

Asteraceae

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-78201: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.