Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
werdermannii
ID:
86311

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greenm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 25: 822 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000085640

Common Names

  • Senecio Werdermannii
  • Werdermannii Groundsel
  • Groundsel

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Synonyms

  • Senecio modestus Phil. [unknown]

Description

Senecio werdermannii (also called Werdermann's ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It grows up to 30 cm tall and has a shallow root system. It is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio werdermannii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive disorders and skin problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio werdermannii has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio werdermannii is an annual herb native to Mexico. It is easy to propagate from seed. Sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them in a sunny spot. Water regularly and the seeds should germinate within a few weeks. Once the seedlings have established, transplant them into individual pots and keep them in a sunny spot.

Where to Find Senecio werdermannii

Senecio werdermannii is native to South America and can be found in the wild in countries such as Argentina, Bolivia, and Peru.

Senecio werdermannii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio werdermannii?

Senecio werdermannii

What is the common name of Senecio werdermannii?

Werdermann's Groundsel

What is the natural habitat of Senecio werdermannii?

Senecio werdermannii is native to the Mediterranean region, where it grows in dry, rocky habitats such as cliffs and rocky slopes.

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-4204: Based on the initial data import
Jesse More Greenman (1867-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greenm.' in the authors string.