Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Rich.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1834
Citation Micro:
Voyage de d?couverte de l'Astrolabe 2, Sertum Astrolabianum 1834
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000036960
Common Names
- Spathulatus Senecio
- Spathulatus Groundsel
- Spathulatus Ragwort
Synonyms
- Senecio spathulatus spathulatus [unknown]
Description
Senecio spathulatus (also called Spathulate Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 20 cm tall. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and is found in dry, rocky, and sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio spathulatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Senecio spathulatus var. attenuatus I.Thomps.
Senecio spathulatus var. latifructus I.Thomps.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio spathulatus is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, light brown, round-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio spathulatus is a perennial herb native to the western United States and northern Mexico. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done from seed, which should be sown in the spring. Cuttings can also be taken from mature plants in the summer.
Where to Find Senecio spathulatus
Senecio spathulatus is native to the Canary Islands.
Senecio spathulatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio spathulatus?
Senecio spathulatus
What is the common name of Senecio spathulatus?
Spatulate Groundsel
What is the natural habitat of Senecio spathulatus?
Dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky hillsides
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,