Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coscayanus
ID:
121825

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ricardi & Martic.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Gayana, Bot. n.° 11, 15 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000121154



Common Names

  • Coscayan Groundsel
  • Coscayan Senecio
  • Coscayan Ragwort


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Description

Senecio coscayanus (also called Coscayan Groundsel, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Argentina and Bolivia. It has yellow flowers and grows in grasslands, open woodlands, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio coscayanus is used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, as a food source, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio coscayanus is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio coscayanus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in spring or by seed. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Senecio coscayanus

Senecio coscayanus is found in dry, open grasslands and woodlands in South America.

Senecio coscayanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio coscayanus?

Senecio coscayanus

What is the common name of Senecio coscayanus?

Coscayan Ragwort

What is the family of Senecio coscayanus?

Asteraceae

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-82385: Based on the initial data import
Clodomiro Fidel Segundo Marticorena (1929-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Martic.' in the authors string.
Mario Héctor Ricardi Salinas (1921-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ricardi' in the authors string.