Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aridus
ID:
3053

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greenm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 10: 77, pl. 4 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002382

Common Names

  • Arid Ragwort
  • Senecio Aridus
  • Senecio Deserticola

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Description

Senecio aridus (also called Desert Ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is often found in deserts and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio aridus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio aridus has yellow flowers with a dark center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio aridus is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seedlings should be thinned out to a spacing of about 15 cm (6 inches) apart.

Where to Find Senecio aridus

Senecio aridus is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.

Senecio aridus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio aridus?

Senecio aridus

What is the common name of Senecio aridus?

Arid Groundsel

What is the natural habitat of Senecio aridus?

Dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and roadsides

What is the flowering period of Senecio aridus?

June to August

What is the height of Senecio aridus?

10-50 cm

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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