Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
garaventai
ID:
130458

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cabrera

Source:
gcc

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Lilloa 15: 323, fig. 117 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129787



Common Names

  • Senecio garaventai
  • Garaventa's Senecio
  • Garaventa's Ragwort


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Description

Senecio garaventai (also called 'Garaventa's ragwort', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has yellow flowers and grows in dry, rocky areas and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio garaventai is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used as a food source, as the leaves are edible and can be used in salads or cooked as a vegetable. The flowers are used to make tea and the stems are used to make baskets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio garaventai has yellow flowers with a pleasant aroma. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green, with multiple stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio garaventai is a perennial plant that can be propagated through division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized lightly. It is best to prune the plant in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Senecio garaventai

Senecio garaventai can be found in the dry regions of Mexico and Central America.

Senecio garaventai FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio garaventai?

Senecio garaventai

What is the common name of Senecio garaventai?

Garaventa's Ragwort

What is the natural habitat of Senecio garaventai?

Dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes

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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