Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caloneotes
ID:
2428

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hilliard

Source:
gcc

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 34(1): 88 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001757

Common Names

  • California Groundsel
  • California Ragwort
  • California Senecio

Searching for Senecio caloneotes? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Senecio caloneotes (also called Caloneotes ragwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1.5 meters in height. It is found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio caloneotes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover. It is drought tolerant and can be used to stabilize soil in areas prone to erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio caloneotes is yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center and white petals. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

Searching for Senecio caloneotes? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio caloneotes is a perennial herb that is native to the western United States. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division of the clumps in the spring. The divisions should be planted in the same soil and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Senecio caloneotes

Senecio caloneotes is native to the western United States, primarily in California, Nevada, and Oregon. It can be found in dry, open areas such as sagebrush flats, rocky slopes, and dry meadows.

Senecio caloneotes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio caloneotes?

Senecio caloneotes

What is the common name of Senecio caloneotes?

Woolly groundsel

What is the habitat of Senecio caloneotes?

It is found in dry, open areas such as chaparral, grasslands, and oak 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-101699: Based on the initial data import
Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.