Status:
valid
Authors:
Raynal
Source:
gcc
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 2, 8: 433 (1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001740
Common Names
- Senecio cedrorum
- Cedrorum Groundsel
- Cedrorum Senecio
Description
Senecio cedrorum (also called cedar 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 cedrorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and as a natural dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio cedrorum is yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center and white petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio cedrorum is a perennial plant that grows in sunny, dry areas. It is easy to propagate by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a sunny location. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and each clump should be planted in a separate pot.
Where to Find Senecio cedrorum
Senecio cedrorum can be found in the mountains of Central and Eastern Europe.
Senecio cedrorum FAQ
What type of plant is Senecio cedrorum?
Senecio cedrorum is an annual herb.
What is the size of Senecio cedrorum?
Senecio cedrorum can grow up to 40 cm in height.
What is the flowering period of Senecio cedrorum?
Senecio cedrorum flowers from April to June.
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,