Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alvarezensis
ID:
16387

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greenm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 2: 349 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000015716



Common Names

  • Alvarezensis Senecio
  • Senecio
  • Alvarezensis


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Description

Senecio alvarezensis (also called Alvarez's ragwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It grows in dry, open areas and has small, gray-green leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio alvarezensis is a plant native to South America. It has many non-medical uses, such as being used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a source of food for livestock, and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio alvarezensis is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio alvarezensis is a perennial herb that is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is drought tolerant and prefers full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done through division of the rhizomes or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Senecio alvarezensis

Senecio alvarezensis is native to South America and can be found in the Andes Mountains.

Senecio alvarezensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio alvarezensis?

Senecio alvarezensis

What are the common names of Senecio alvarezensis?

Alvarez's groundsel, Desert groundsel

What is the natural habitat of Senecio alvarezensis?

Senecio alvarezensis is found in the deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico

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,

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