Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tauricola
ID:
80555

Status:
valid

Authors:
V.A.Matthews

Source:
gcc

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 33(2): 258 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000079884



Common Names

  • Senecio tauricola
  • Tauricola Senecio
  • Tauricola


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Description

Senecio tauricola (also called Tauric Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herb with a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California, and grows in dry, open habitats such as chaparral and grassland.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio tauricola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a groundcover. It is drought tolerant and has a low water requirement.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio tauricola has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio tauricola is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division. It should be planted in well-drained soil in a sunny location. It should be watered regularly and fertilized in the spring and summer. It can be pruned to keep it looking neat and tidy.

Where to Find Senecio tauricola

Senecio tauricola is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and chaparral.

Senecio tauricola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio tauricola?

Senecio tauricola

What is the common name of Senecio tauricola?

Tauric Senecio

What type of plant is Senecio tauricola?

Herb

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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