Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
altimontanus
ID:
49829

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.M.Teles & L.D.Meireles

Source:
gcc

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 62(2): 180 (178-182; fig. 1) (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000049158



Common Names

  • High mountain groundsel
  • Subalpine groundsel
  • Rocky Mountain groundsel


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Description

Senecio altimontanus (also called Senecio, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is found in moist, sunny areas such as open woodlands, scrublands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio altimontanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio altimontanus is yellow and has 5 petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio altimontanus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best grown in areas with cool summers and mild winters. It can be grown from seed, but it takes a long time for the plants to reach maturity. Division is the preferred method of propagation. The plants should be divided in early spring or late fall. The divisions should be planted in well-drained soil and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Senecio altimontanus

Senecio altimontanus can be found in the Rocky Mountains of the United States.

Senecio altimontanus FAQ

What is Senecio altimontanus?

Senecio altimontanus is a member of the Asteraceae family. It produces yellow flower heads on leafless stems. It is found at high elevations in the alpine regions of the Sierra Nevada. It blooms from June to September.

Where does Senecio altimontanus grow?

Senecio altimontanus is native to the Sierra Nevada in California.

What does Senecio altimontanus look like?

Senecio altimontanus is a small herb that can reach a height of 10 to 30 cm (4 in to 12 in).

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-147677: Based on the initial data import
Aristônio Magalhães Teles (b.1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.M.Teles' in the authors string.
Leonardo Dias Meireles (b.1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.D.Meireles' in the authors string.