Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Rémy
Source:
gcc
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Fl. Chil. 4(2): 190 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000131644
Common Names
- Arlegui's Ragwort
- Senecio Arlegui
- Arlegui's Groundsel
Description
Senecio arleguianus (also called Arlegui's ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Argentina. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio arleguianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as its leaves are believed to have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Senecio arleguianus has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are thin and delicate with small, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio arleguianus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It should be planted in full sun in well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize in early spring. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage reblooming.
Where to Find Senecio arleguianus
Senecio arleguianus is native to Argentina and can be found in dry, rocky areas, such as hillsides and cliffs.
Senecio arleguianus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio arleguianus?
Senecio arleguianus
What is the family of Senecio arleguianus?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Senecio arleguianus?
Argentine ragwort
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,