Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1899
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 27(1-2): 211 (1899)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000015883
Common Names
- Trachyphyllus Senecio
- Trachyphyllus Ragwort
- Trachyphyllus Groundsel
Description
Senecio trachyphyllus (also called Rough-leaved Ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual plant with yellow flowers and rough, lobed leaves. It is native to southern Africa and grows in open, dry areas.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio trachyphyllus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio trachyphyllus is a yellow-orange disc floret with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a tuft of white hairs at the top. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped cotyledons with a white, hairy stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio trachyphyllus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize as needed. Prune in late winter or early spring to promote healthy growth.
Where to Find Senecio trachyphyllus
Senecio trachyphyllus is native to the western United States, primarily in California, Nevada, and Arizona. It can be found in dry, open areas such as hillsides, roadsides, and disturbed areas.
Senecio trachyphyllus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio trachyphyllus?
Senecio trachyphyllus
What is the common name of Senecio trachyphyllus?
Rough-leaved Ragwort
What is the habitat of Senecio trachyphyllus?
Rough-leaved Ragwort is found in grasslands, meadows, 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,