Status:
valid
Authors:
I.Thomps.
Source:
gcc
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Muelleria 21: 38 (32, 37; figs. 3e, 6) (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010258
Common Names
- Senecio warrenensis
- Warren's Senecio
- Warren's-Senecio
Description
Senecio warrenensis (also called Warren's Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the southwestern United States. It has lanceolate leaves and grows in dry, sandy soils. It is often found in meadows, pastures, and other grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio warrenensis is a drought-tolerant plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a ground cover and can be used to attract butterflies and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Senecio warrenensis has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio warrenensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in the spring. It prefers a sunny location in well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It can also be propagated by seed, but it is not recommended as the seedlings may not be true to the parent plant.
Where to Find Senecio warrenensis
Senecio warrenensis is native to South Africa. It can be found in grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas.
Senecio warrenensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio warrenensis?
Senecio warrenensis
What is the common name of Senecio warrenensis?
Warren's ragwort
What is the natural habitat of Senecio warrenensis?
Grassy areas, meadows, and disturbed habitats
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,