Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
botijae
ID:
76142

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Ehrh.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Sendtnera 5: 30, fig. (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000075471



Common Names

  • Senecio Botijae
  • Botijae Senecio
  • Botijae


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Description

Senecio botijae (also called 'Botija', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody base and can reach up to 40 cm in height. It has a rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in dry meadows, rocky slopes and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio botijae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio botijae has white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black with a tuft of white hairs attached. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio botijae is a hardy, drought-tolerant perennial that is easy to propagate from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Take cuttings in late spring or early summer and root them in a mixture of sand and peat moss. Place the cuttings in a bright, warm location and keep the soil moist. The cuttings should root in 4-6 weeks. Plant the rooted cuttings in the garden in early fall and water regularly during dry periods.

Where to Find Senecio botijae

Senecio botijae is native to South America and can be found in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Senecio botijae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio botijae?

Senecio botijae

What type of plant is Senecio botijae?

It is an annual herb

Where is Senecio botijae found?

It is found in South America

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-32155: Based on the initial data import
Christine Ehrhart: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Ehrh.' in the authors string.