Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
choroensis
ID:
57128

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 12: 193 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000056457



Common Names

  • Choroensis Senecio
  • Senecio choroensis
  • Senecio choroensis


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Description

Senecio choroensis (also called Choro Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has yellow flowers and deeply cut leaves. It typically grows in disturbed soils, grasslands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio choroensis is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for medicinal purposes. It is also used as a source of natural dyes, and as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio choroensis is yellow and has a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seed is a small, black achene with a white pappus. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a deep notch at the tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio choroensis is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to two years to flower.

Where to Find Senecio choroensis

Senecio choroensis is native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It can be found in the wild in moist, grassy areas, such as meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

Senecio choroensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio choroensis?

Senecio choroensis

What is the family of Senecio choroensis?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Senecio choroensis?

Choroensis Senecio

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-15512: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.