Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tocomarensis
ID:
124740

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cabrera & Zardini

Source:
gcc

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Hickenia 1(37): 207 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000124069



Common Names

  • Tocomarensis Senecio
  • Tocomarensis Ragwort
  • Tocomarensis Groundsel


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Description

Senecio tocomarensis (also called 'Tocomar Senecio', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has yellow flowers and grows in sunny, dry meadows and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio tocomarensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio tocomarensis is a yellow-orange daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped achene. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant with small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio tocomarensis is a perennial that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. The seeds should be sown in spring or summer. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer and rooted in moist soil.

Where to Find Senecio tocomarensis

Senecio tocomarensis is native to Tanzania and can be found in the Eastern Arc Mountains.

Senecio tocomarensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio tocomarensis?

Senecio tocomarensis

What type of plant is Senecio tocomarensis?

Herbaceous plant

Where is Senecio tocomarensis found?

South America

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-85188: Based on the initial data import
Ángel Lulio Cabrera (1908-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cabrera' in the authors string.
Elsa Matilde Zardini (1949-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zardini' in the authors string.