Senecio canchahuinganquensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
canchahuinganquensis
ID:
25388
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cabrera
Source:
gcc
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Notas Mus. La Plata, Bot. 4: 76. 1939
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000024717
Common Names
- Senecio Canchahuinganquensis
- Canchahuinganquensis Senecio
- Canchahuingan Senecio
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Senecio canchahuinganquensis (also called Cancha Huingan, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests, savannas, and disturbed areas. It has opposite, ovate-lanceolate leaves with serrated margins, and small yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio canchahuinganquensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover. It has many medicinal uses, including treating fever, headaches, and skin disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio canchahuinganquensis is yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Senecio canchahuinganquensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best to sow the seeds in early spring or late fall. Division can be done in early spring or late summer. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in the desired location.
Where to Find Senecio canchahuinganquensis
Senecio canchahuinganquensis is found in the Andes of Peru.
Senecio canchahuinganquensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio canchahuinganquensis?
Senecio canchahuinganquensis
What are the common names of Senecio canchahuinganquensis?
Canchahuingan groundsel
What is the natural habitat of Senecio canchahuinganquensis?
Senecio canchahuinganquensis is native to Peru, where it can be found in dry, open areas such as meadows and grasslands.
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-123880: Based on the initial data import
Ángel Lulio Cabrera (1908-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cabrera' in the authors string.