Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
martinensis
ID:
68084

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dusén

Source:
gcc

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 7(2): 43. 1907

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000067413

Common Names

  • Senecio Martinensis
  • Martinensis Senecio
  • Martinensis Ragwort

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Description

Senecio martinensis (also called Martin's Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that is native to the Caribbean. It has a basal rosette of leaves and has yellow flowers. It typically grows in open grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio martinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio martinensis is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center and white petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio martinensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Plants should be grown in full sun and given regular watering.

Where to Find Senecio martinensis

Senecio martinensis is native to the Canary Islands, and can be found in parts of Spain and Portugal.

Senecio martinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio martinensis?

Senecio martinensis

What is the common name of Senecio martinensis?

Martin's Ragwort

What is the family of Senecio martinensis?

Asteraceae

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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