Status:
valid
Authors:
Tombesi
Source:
gcc
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Hickenia 3(30): 111 (-114) (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000034171
Common Names
- Calingastensis Senecio
- Senecio Calingastensis
- Calingastensis Ragwort
Description
Senecio calingastensis (also called Calingasta ragwort, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant native to Argentina. It has yellow flowers and grows in grasslands, scrublands and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio calingastensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Senecio calingastensis has yellow flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have thin, green stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio calingastensis is a perennial herb native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought but should be watered regularly during dry periods. It should be fertilized once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Senecio calingastensis
Senecio calingastensis is native to South America and can be found in grassy areas, meadows, and pastures.
Senecio calingastensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio calingastensis?
Senecio calingastensis
What are the common names of Senecio calingastensis?
Calingasta Ragwort
What is the natural range of Senecio calingastensis?
Argentina
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
Tesira S. Tombesi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tombesi' in the authors string.