Senecio coquimbensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coquimbensis
ID:
36737
Status:
valid
Authors:
Phil.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1858
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 28: 749 (1858)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000036066
Common Names
- Senecio coquimbensis
- Coquimbo Ragwort
- Coquimbo Groundsel
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- Senecio glanduloso-hirtellus Reiche [unknown]
Description
Senecio coquimbensis (also called Coquimbo ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Chile. It has a branched stem, and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate, with serrated margins. It grows in dry habitats, such as grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio coquimbensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive disorders, fever, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio coquimbensis is yellow in color and has five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have two or three oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Senecio coquimbensis is a small, evergreen shrub native to Chile. It can be propagated from cuttings, which should be taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be about 5 cm long and should be placed in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location until they have rooted. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into a larger pot or into the garden.
Where to Find Senecio coquimbensis
Senecio coquimbensis is native to the Coquimbo region of Chile. It is found in sandy soils and is often found in disturbed areas such as roadsides.
Senecio coquimbensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio coquimbensis?
Senecio coquimbensis
What are the common names of Senecio coquimbensis?
Coquimbo ragwort
What is the natural habitat of Senecio coquimbensis?
It is native to 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-134881: Based on the initial data import
Rodolfo Amando Philippi (1808-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phil.' in the authors string.