Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
andinus
ID:
16766

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Buek

Source:
gcc

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Index, 2: p. vi (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000016095



Common Names

  • Senecio andinus
  • Andean Senecio
  • Andean Senecio


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Synonyms

  • Senecio flocoso-araneosus Steud. [unknown]

Description

Senecio andinus (also called Andean Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.5 meters in height. It is native to the Andes Mountains and is found in grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio andinus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio andinus is yellow and daisy-like. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio andinus is a perennial that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by dividing the clumps in spring or by sowing the seeds in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Senecio andinus

Senecio andinus is native to South America and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Senecio andinus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio andinus?

Senecio andinus

What is the common name of Senecio andinus?

Andean Groundsel

What is the natural habitat of Senecio andinus?

Grasslands

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