Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
antofagastanus
ID:
21662

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Lilloa 15: 373, fig. 136 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000020991



Common Names

  • Senecio antofagastanus
  • Antofagastanus Senecio
  • Antofagastanus


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Description

Senecio antofagastanus (also called Antofagasta Ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Chile and Argentina. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces yellow flowers in the summer. It typically grows in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio antofagastanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio antofagastanus is yellow and daisy-like. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio antofagastanus is an annual herb native to Chile. It can be propagated by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, sunny location. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Senecio antofagastanus

Senecio antofagastanus is found in Chile and Argentina.

Senecio antofagastanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio antofagastanus?

Senecio antofagastanus

What is the common name of Senecio antofagastanus?

Antofagasta Groundsel

Where is Senecio antofagastanus found?

Senecio antofagastanus is found in Chile.

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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