Senecio caparaoensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caparaoensis
ID:
10033
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cabrera
Source:
gcc
Year:
1957
Citation Micro:
Arch. Jard. Bot. Rio de Janeiro 15: 223 (1957)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000009362
Common Names
- Senecio caparaoensis
- Caparaoensis Senecio
- Senecio
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Senecio caparaoensis (also called Caparao Ragwort, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to Brazil. It has yellow flowers and deeply-lobed leaves. It can be found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio caparaoensis is used as a medicinal plant, as a food source, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio caparaoensis is yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center and white petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Senecio caparaoensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in a variety of soil types, but it will do best in a rich, loamy soil. It is best to sow the seeds in the fall or early spring. The seeds should be sown in a shallow furrow and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings will emerge in the spring and can be thinned to the desired spacing. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plants should be divided into clumps of 3-5 plants and replanted in the desired location.
Where to Find Senecio caparaoensis
Senecio caparaoensis is native to Brazil and can be found in moist, shady areas.
Senecio caparaoensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio caparaoensis?
Senecio caparaoensis
What type of plant is Senecio caparaoensis?
Senecio caparaoensis is a herbaceous perennial
Where is Senecio caparaoensis found?
Senecio caparaoensis is found in Brazil
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-109071: Based on the initial data import
Ángel Lulio Cabrera (1908-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cabrera' in the authors string.