Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
allapajanus
ID:
63560

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 8: 186 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000062889



Common Names

  • Allapajanus Groundsel
  • Allapajanus Senecio
  • Allapajanus Ragwort


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Description

Senecio allapajanus (also called Allapahana ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a terminal inflorescence. It is native to South America and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio allapajanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio allapajanus has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio allapajanus is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division. It can be grown from seed, but this is a slow process. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Senecio allapajanus

Senecio allapajanus is native to Peru and can be found in the Andes Mountains.

Senecio allapajanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio allapajanus?

Senecio allapajanus

What type of plant is Senecio allapajanus?

It is an annual herb

What is the natural habitat of Senecio allapajanus?

It is native to South America

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,