Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
diaguita
ID:
88482

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Notas Mus. La Plata, Bot. 1: 94, fig. 2 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000087811



Common Names

  • Senecio Diaguita
  • Diaguita Groundsel
  • Diaguita Ragwort


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Description

Senecio diaguita (also called Diaguita groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual herb that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is native to South America and is found in dry, rocky slopes and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio diaguita is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments, and its leaves are also used as a vegetable in some parts of South America.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio diaguita has yellow daisy-like flowers with a dark center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio diaguita is an annual herb that can be propagated by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination. The plant prefers full sun and well-draining soil.

Where to Find Senecio diaguita

Senecio diaguita is native to South America, from Colombia to Argentina. It is found in dry and wet forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Senecio diaguita FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio diaguita?

Senecio diaguita

What is the common name of Senecio diaguita?

Diaguita senecio

What type of plant is Senecio diaguita?

Perennial herb

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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