Status:
valid
Authors:
Cabrera
Source:
gcc
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Argent. Bot. 5: 43, fig. 5 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000060058
Common Names
- Senecio lopez-mirandae
- Lopez-Miranda's Ragwort
- Ragwort
Description
Senecio lopez-mirandae (also called Lopez-Miranda's ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Canary Islands. It has a basal rosette of leaves, with individual leaves being oblong to lanceolate in shape and up to 15 cm long. It produces yellow flower heads in the summer, and grows in rocky and sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio lopez-mirandae is used as an ornamental flower in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio lopez-mirandae is a small, yellow daisy-like flower. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have small, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio lopez-mirandae is a perennial herb that is native to the Canary Islands. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-draining soil.
Where to Find Senecio lopez-mirandae
Senecio lopez-mirandae is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, open areas such as grasslands and scrublands.
Senecio lopez-mirandae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio lopez-mirandae?
Senecio lopez-mirandae
What is the common name of Senecio lopez-mirandae?
Lopez-Mirandae Ragwort
Where is Senecio lopez-mirandae found?
It is found in the mountains of Mexico.
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,