Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cajonensis
ID:
71720

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Revista Mus. La Plata, Secc. Bot. (n. s.) 10: 27 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000071049



Common Names

  • Senecio Cajonensis
  • Cajon Ragwort
  • Cajon Groundsel


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Description

Senecio cajonensis (also called Cajon Senecio, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to South America. It has yellow flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It grows in moist grasslands and is found in Bolivia, Peru, and Ecuador.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio cajonensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It can also be used to create a natural hedge or windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio cajonensis has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1.5 cm. Its seeds are small and black, with a diameter of 0.5 cm. The seedlings are small and green, with a height of up to 5 cm.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio cajonensis is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a wide range of soils, including clay, loam, and sand. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It requires regular watering during the summer months.

Where to Find Senecio cajonensis

Senecio cajonensis can be found in the mountains of Bolivia.

Senecio cajonensis FAQ

What are the ideal growing conditions for Senecio cajonensis?

Senecio cajonensis prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade.

How often should Senecio cajonensis be watered?

Senecio cajonensis should be watered regularly, but not too often, to keep the soil moist but not soggy.

How can Senecio cajonensis be propagated?

Senecio cajonensis can be propagated by seed or division.

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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