Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tetrandrus
ID:
93921

Status:
valid

Authors:
Buch.-Ham. ex Wall.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Numer. List : n.° 3129 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000093250



Common Names

  • Four-stamened Groundsel
  • Senecio tetrandrus
  • Four-stamened Butterweed


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Description

Senecio tetrandrus (also called four-petal ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the western United States. It has small yellow flower heads and deeply lobed leaves. It grows in open, disturbed areas such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio tetrandrus is an attractive plant that is often used as an ornamental in gardens and flower beds. It is also known to attract beneficial insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio tetrandrus is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with yellow disc florets. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened disc with a short, white pappus. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio tetrandrus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division of the rootstock or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn, or by seed in spring.

Where to Find Senecio tetrandrus

Senecio tetrandrus can be found in the mountains of central Asia.

Senecio tetrandrus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio tetrandrus?

Senecio tetrandrus

What is the common name of Senecio tetrandrus?

Four-petal Ragwort

What is the natural habitat of Senecio tetrandrus?

Grasslands, rocky hillsides, and open woodlands

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

Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
Francis Buchanan-Hamilton (1762-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buch.-Ham.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:247934-1: Based on the initial data import