Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chillanensis
ID:
26920

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Lilloa 15: 471, fig. 173 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026249



Common Names

  • Chillanensis Senecio
  • Senecio Chillanensis
  • Chillanensis Senecio


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Description

Senecio chillanensis (also called the Chillan senecio, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It has small, oval leaves and produces small white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats at elevations of up to 3,000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio chillanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio chillanensis is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with 5 petals. Its seeds are small and black and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio chillanensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Senecio chillanensis

Senecio chillanensis is native to South America and can be found in the wild in the Andes Mountains of Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador. It is also cultivated in gardens and nurseries.

Senecio chillanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio chillanensis?

Senecio chillanensis

What type of plant is Senecio chillanensis?

Senecio chillanensis is a flowering plant.

Where is Senecio chillanensis found?

Senecio chillanensis is found in the mountains of Chile.

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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