Species:
cajamarquillensis
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cabrera
Source:
gcc
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Argent. Bot. 5: 39, fig. 2 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000032570
Common Names
- Senecio Cajamarquillensis
- Cajamarca Ragwort
- Cajamarca Groundsel
Description
Senecio cajamarquillensis (also called Cajamarca ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador. It grows in grasslands, shrublands, and disturbed areas, with a height of up to 1 meter and a diameter of up to 1.5 cm. It has yellow flowers and a white-woolly stem.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio cajamarquillensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicines. It has been used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio cajamarquillensis is yellow and has a diameter of 1.5 cm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio cajamarquillensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Senecio cajamarquillensis
Senecio cajamarquillensis can be found in the Cajamarca region of Peru.
Senecio cajamarquillensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio cajamarquillensis?
Senecio cajamarquillensis
What is the common name of Senecio cajamarquillensis?
Cajamarca Ragwort
Where is Senecio cajamarquillensis native to?
Peru
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,
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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,