Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
trichocaulon
ID:
18022

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
gcc

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(3): 315 (1884)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017351



Common Names

  • Senecio trichocaulon
  • Hairy-stemmed Ragwort
  • Hairy-stemmed Groundsel


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Description

Senecio trichocaulon (also called hairy-stemmed ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to western North America. It has a branching stem and grows to a height of 10-50 cm. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are yellow. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is found in deserts, grasslands, and chaparral habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio trichocaulon is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio trichocaulon has small, yellow flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio trichocaulon is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can tolerate some shade and can be grown in containers. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring.

Where to Find Senecio trichocaulon

Senecio trichocaulon is native to South Africa and can be found in the wild on rocky slopes and in grasslands.

Senecio trichocaulon FAQ

What type of plant is Senecio trichocaulon?

Senecio trichocaulon is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family.

What is the natural habitat of Senecio trichocaulon?

Senecio trichocaulon is native to South America.

What is the scientific classification of Senecio trichocaulon?

Senecio trichocaulon belongs to the family Asteraceae and the genus Senecio.

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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