Status:
valid
Authors:
Cabrera
Source:
gcc
Year:
1950
Citation Micro:
Notas Mus. La Plata, Bot. 15: 72. 1950
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001890
Common Names
- Altoandean Groundsel
- Senecio altoandinus
- Altoandean Ragwort
Description
Senecio altoandinus (also called 'Altoandino Groundsel', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It has a rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in rocky areas and grasslands at elevations of 2,000 to 3,500 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio altoandinus is a popular ornamental plant, often used in flower beds and as a border plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio altoandinus is yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center and white petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio altoandinus is a perennial herb native to the Andes. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done through seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and division should be done in early spring or autumn.
Where to Find Senecio altoandinus
Senecio altoandinus is found in the Andes region of South America, including Bolivia, Peru, and Ecuador.
Senecio altoandinus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio altoandinus?
Senecio altoandinus
What type of plant is Senecio altoandinus?
Perennial herb
Where is Senecio altoandinus found?
Andes of Peru and Bolivia
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,