Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ventanensis
ID:
88507

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Notas Prelim. Mus. La Plata 3: 120, fig. 4. 1934

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000087836



Common Names

  • Senecio
  • Ventana Ragwort
  • Ventana Groundsel


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Synonyms

  • Senecio pinnatus glandulosus Macloskie [unknown]

Description

Senecio ventanensis (also called Ventana Ragwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It grows in dry, open areas such as hillsides and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio ventanensis is a popular ornamental plant with its purple flowers and attractive foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio ventanensis has yellow daisy-like flowers with a dark center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio ventanensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It can be propagated from seed sown in spring or division of established clumps.

Where to Find Senecio ventanensis

Senecio ventanensis is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky, and sandy soils. It is commonly found in open fields, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

Senecio ventanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio ventanensis?

Senecio ventanensis

What is the common name of Senecio ventanensis?

Ventana ragwort

What is the natural habitat of Senecio ventanensis?

Grasslands, chaparral, and 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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