Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
trachyphyllus
ID:
16554

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


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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.

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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,

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