Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
boliviensis
ID:
82862

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sch.Bip. ex Klatt

Source:
gcc

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
in Leopoldina, Heft xxiv. (1888) 127.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000082191



Common Names

  • Senecio boliviensis
  • Bolivian Ragwort
  • Bolivian Groundsel


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Description

Senecio boliviensis (also called Bolivian ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Andes of South America. It has small, yellow flowers and grows to a height of about 0.5 meters. It is found in dry, rocky habitats at altitudes of up to 4,000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio boliviensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio boliviensis has yellow flowers with five petals each. The seeds are small and black with a white tuft. The seedlings are small with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio boliviensis is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers. Propagation is best done in spring or summer, when the plant is actively growing. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Senecio boliviensis

Senecio boliviensis is native to Bolivia and can be found in areas with well-drained soil and plenty of sunlight, such as in open grasslands and along roadsides.

Senecio boliviensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio boliviensis?

Senecio boliviensis

What are the common names of Senecio boliviensis?

The common names of Senecio boliviensis are Bolivian Daisy and Bolivian Daisy-bush

What is the natural habitat of Senecio boliviensis?

Senecio boliviensis is native to the dry grasslands of 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,

References

Carl Heinrich 'Bipontinus' Schultz (1805-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Bip.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Wilhelm Klatt (1825-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klatt' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:232737-2: Based on the initial data import