Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sykorae
ID:
1327248

Status:
valid

Authors:
Montesinos

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 39: 6 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339702



Common Names

  • Senecio sykorae
  • Sykora's Ragwort
  • Sykora's Senecio


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Description

Senecio sykorae (also called Sykora's Senecio, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has a single stem and grows to a height of about 15 cm. Its leaves are linear and its flowers are white and tubular. It grows in moist and shady habitats, such as forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio sykorae is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, diarrhea, and dysentery. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio sykorae has small, white flowers with yellowish-green sepals and petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio sykorae is a fast-growing shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is best propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Senecio sykorae

Senecio sykorae can be found in the temperate grasslands of Europe.

Senecio sykorae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio sykorae?

Senecio sykorae

What type of plant is Senecio sykorae?

It is a herb

Where is Senecio sykorae native to?

It is native to Mexico

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

Daniel Bernardo Montesinos (b.1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Montesinos' in the authors string.