Status:
valid
Authors:
Greene
Source:
gcc
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 25(3): 122. 1898 [19 Mar 1898]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010541
Common Names
- Wootonii Senecio
- Senecio Wootonii
- Wootonii
Synonyms
- Senecio anacletus Greene [unknown]
Description
Senecio wootonii (also called Wooton's ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual herb with yellow flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is commonly found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio wootonii is used as an ornamental plant and for landscaping purposes. It is also used in traditional herbal medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and abdominal pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Senecio wootonii has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio wootonii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained, slightly alkaline soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).
Where to Find Senecio wootonii
Senecio wootonii is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Senecio wootonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio wootonii?
Senecio wootonii
What is the common name of Senecio wootonii?
Wooton's Groundsel
What is the natural habitat of Senecio wootonii?
Grassland, heaths and open woodland
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,