Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chiribogae
ID:
78514

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Darwiniana 10: 552, fig. 2 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000077843



Common Names

  • Senecio chiribogae
  • Chiriboga Ragwort
  • Chiriboga Groundsel


Searching for Senecio chiribogae? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Senecio chiribogae (also called Chiriboga ragwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with yellow flowers. It is native to the Andes Mountains of Ecuador, and is found in moist, grassy meadows and alpine pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio chiribogae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio chiribogae has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.

Searching for Senecio chiribogae? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio chiribogae is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seed should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly. Deadheading of spent flowers will help to promote more blooms.

Where to Find Senecio chiribogae

Senecio chiribogae is native to Colombia. It can be found in high-altitude grasslands and disturbed areas.

Senecio chiribogae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio chiribogae?

Senecio chiribogae

What is the family of Senecio chiribogae?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Senecio chiribogae?

Chiriboga Ragwort

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