Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eminens
ID:
18474

Status:
valid

Authors:
Compton

Source:
gcc

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 33: 300 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017803



Common Names

  • Eminent Ragwort
  • Eminent Groundsel
  • Eminent Senecio


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Description

Senecio eminens (also called Ragwort, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 40 cm tall. It has yellow flowers and lanceolate leaves. It is native to the Andes of Ecuador and Peru and usually grows in high-altitude grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio eminens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Senecio eminens is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single, yellow, daisy-like flower at the top.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio eminens is a hardy perennial plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. Propagation can be done by seed, cuttings, or division.

Where to Find Senecio eminens

Senecio eminens can be found in the Andes mountains of South America, particularly in Peru, Bolivia, and Chile.

Senecio eminens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio eminens?

Senecio eminens

What is the common name of Senecio eminens?

Eminent Ragwort

What type of plant is Senecio eminens?

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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