Status:
valid
Authors:
Cabrera
Source:
gcc
Year:
1950
Citation Micro:
Notas Mus. La Plata, Bot. 15, Bot. n.° 75: 80, fig. 5 (1950)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000136130
Common Names
- Ferreyrae Senecio
- Senecio Ferreyrae
- Ferreyrae Senecio
Description
Senecio ferreyrae (also called Ferreyra's Senecio, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has small, white flowers and narrow, toothed leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Senecio ferreyrae is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves can be used to make herbal tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Senecio ferreyrae is yellow and small, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped achene. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a pair of opposite, linear-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senecio ferreyrae is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Senecio ferreyrae
Senecio ferreyrae is native to South America and can be found in dry, sandy areas.
Senecio ferreyrae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senecio ferreyrae?
Senecio ferreyrae
What is the family of Senecio ferreyrae?
Asteraceae
What is the native range of Senecio ferreyrae?
Argentina
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,