Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arizonicus
ID:
59477

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greene

Source:
gcc

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 10(8): 87 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000058806

Common Names

  • Arizona Ragwort
  • Arizona Senecio
  • Arizona Groundsel

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Description

Senecio arizonicus (also called 'Arizona Groundsel', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with yellow flowers. It is native to the southwestern United States and is found in dry grasslands, disturbed areas, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio arizonicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and also as a groundcover. It has many medicinal uses, including treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio arizonicus is a yellow-green color with a white center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio arizonicus is a perennial herb that is propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate some drought but will need supplemental irrigation in dry climates. Pruning is recommended to keep the plant looking neat and tidy.

Where to Find Senecio arizonicus

Senecio arizonicus is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is found in desert grasslands and scrublands.

Senecio arizonicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio arizonicus?

Senecio arizonicus

What type of plant is Senecio arizonicus?

It is an annual herb

Where is Senecio arizonicus found?

It is found in the southwestern United States

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-15909: Based on the initial data import
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.