Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
guascensis
ID:
43427

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
Notas Fl. Colombia 6: 29. 1944

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000042756



Common Names

  • Senecio guascensis
  • Guascensis Senecio
  • Guascensis Ragwort


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Description

Senecio guascensis (also called Guascas, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It has small, yellow flowers and long, thin leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas such as meadows, grasslands, and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Senecio guascensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat stomach ailments and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senecio guascensis has yellow flowers with five petals, each about 1 cm long. The seeds are small and black, about 1 mm in diameter. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senecio guascensis is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by cuttings in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Senecio guascensis

Senecio guascensis is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky areas such as canyons and hillsides.

Senecio guascensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Senecio guascensis?

Senecio guascensis

What is the common name of Senecio guascensis?

Guascense Senecio

What is the family of Senecio guascensis?

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-141357: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.